Baixa da Feteira
A reef off Faial's south coast near the Feteiras islet, about half a mile from the coast: the top is at about 12 m and rises steeply from 30 m. The south side (deepest, 32 m) has large areas of black coral and fan worms and a resident dusky grouper; the north side (about 24 m) has rock blocks with blacktail combers, surmullets and common eagle rays. Atlantic bonito and yellowmouth barracuda patrol the steep edge. Exposed to currents.
Facts
- Region: Azores – Central & West
- Area: Faial
- Depth: 12–32 m
- Level: advanced
- Current: strong
- Type: pinnacle, reef
- Coordinates: 38.5115, -28.679 (approximate)
- Highlights: seamount top at 12 m, black coral, common eagle rays, bonito and barracuda
- Tips: Experienced divers only, moderate to strong current. About 30 minutes by boat from Horta. Position approximate, estimated.