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- Carlisle Bay Diving
Carlisle Bay Diving
The waters around Barbados are a treasure trove of marine life.
Barrier reefs, situated about 1.5-2 miles (2.5 to 3km) from shore,
are home to numerous schools of tropical fish, corals, turtles,
rays and barracudas, while fringe reefs are found closer to shore
with smaller coral formations and more plant life. These are home
to marine life such as seahorses and eels. Barbados is also good
for wreck diving; historic Carlisle Bay has numerous wrecks and is
a popular dive location, as is Folkestone Marine Park, where the
artificial reef was formed by the deliberate sinking of the Greek
freighter Stavronikita in 1976.
Information & Facts
Language
English is the official language in Barbados.
Money
The Barbados Dollar (BBD) is fixed to the US Dollar at a rate of
Bd$1.98 to US$1 and does not fluctuate. Its rate is relative to
other currencies fluctuations based on the particular currency's
relation to the US Dollar. US Dollars are also widely accepted on
the island, and well-known international credit cards and
travellers cheques (best carried in US dollars to avoid additional
charges) are accepted in most stores and restaurants. Banks and
ATMs are freely available and cash withdrawals can be made.
Time
Local time in Barbados is GMT -5.