Ice Cream
A coral seamount outside the lagoon, south of Garapan, shaped like a scoop of ice cream: the summit is at about 5–16 m and the base near 15–16 m depending on the source. Staghorn coral with moorish idols, butterflyfish, eels, octopus and anemonefish; eagle rays often gather at the top. Visibility around 20 m and rarely any current; permanent moorings.
Facts
- Region: Mariana Islands – Guam & Saipan
- Area: Saipan
- Depth: 5–16 m
- Level: beginner
- Current: low
- Type: pinnacle, reef
- Coordinates: 15.203, 145.689 (approximate)
- Highlights: moorish idol, pyramid butterflyfish, eagle rays, anemonefish, moray eels, octopus, goatfish
- Unverified: No published GPS found; the pin is a map-based placement and is only indicative. (outside the barrier reef south of Garapan)
- Tips: Hold the anchor line on descent, ascent and safety stop.