Bonneville Seabase
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{{Dive Site | {{Dive Site | ||
| - | |gpscoord= | + | |gpscoord=40 38.784'N, 112 31.475'W |
| - | |watertype= | + | |summertemp=67 °F |
| + | |wintertemp=85 °F | ||
| + | |topdepth=10 ft | ||
| + | |bottomdepth=60 ft | ||
| + | |current=None | ||
| + | |skilllevel=Training | ||
| + | |watertype=Salt Water | ||
| + | |spear=No | ||
| + | |collect=No | ||
| + | |divetype=Altitude, Shore | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Site_region | {{Site_region | ||
|siteregion=Utah | |siteregion=Utah | ||
}} | }} | ||
| - | + | Located in the middle of Utah (USA), this is a geothermally heated, natural salt-water lake that is referred to as a mini-ocean. | |
| + | |||
| + | This is a high altitude facility. 4293 feet / 1300 meters | ||
| + | |||
| + | The lake is comprised of 3 specific bays: | ||
| + | |||
| + | White Rocks Bay - 14 feet deep | ||
| + | Habitat Bay - 24 feet deep (33 feet altitude adjusted) | ||
| + | The Abyss - 62 feet deep (84 feet altitude adjusted) | ||
| + | |||
| + | |||
| + | The facility is typically open 4 days a week (Thur-Sun), but special arrangements may be available, contact the park for details and fees. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Underwater Features== | ||
| + | |||
| + | *Platforms at various depths at The Abyss | ||
| + | |||
| + | *Typical Life | ||
| + | **Angel Fish | ||
| + | **Groupers | ||
| + | **Sharks (Nurse) | ||
| + | **Tangs | ||
| + | **Puffers | ||
| + | **Jacks | ||
| + | **Bats | ||
| + | **Pompano | ||
| + | **Monos | ||
| + | **Scats | ||
| + | **Damsels | ||
| + | **Silver Sides | ||
| + | **Pork Fish | ||
| + | **Spots | ||
| + | **Rabbit Fish | ||
| + | **Many More. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Facilities== | ||
| + | |||
| + | *Training (PADI affiliated) | ||
| + | *Parking | ||
| + | *Changing and Toilets | ||
| + | *Fresh water showers (heated) | ||
| + | *Fresh water gear rinse | ||
| + | *Air and Nitrox fills | ||
| + | *Pavilions (can be reserved in advance) | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Camping== | ||
| + | |||
| + | *Hot Shower | ||
| + | *BBQ Pits (bring your own charcoal) | ||
| + | *make arrangements in advance and additional fee applies | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Contact Information== | ||
| + | |||
| + | Bonneville Seabase<br> | ||
| + | 9390 West Hwy. 138<br> | ||
| + | P.O. Box 1179<br> | ||
| + | Grantsville, UT 84029-1179<br> | ||
| + | |||
| + | Telephone:<br> | ||
| + | +1 (866) 866-DIVE (3483) (toll free)<br> | ||
| + | +1 (435) 884-3874 (local)<br> | ||
| + | +1 (435) 884-0132 (Fax)<br> | ||
| + | |||
| + | Email:<br> | ||
| + | info@seabase.net | ||
| + | {{Site_emsinfo | ||
| + | |emsnumber=911 | ||
| + | |vhffrequency=16 Tx-156.800 Rx-156.800 | ||
| + | }} | ||
Revision as of 21:38, 2 April 2010
292.594 K
19.444 °C
526.67 °R302.594 K
29.444 °C
544.67 °R3.048 m18.288 m
| Bonneville Seabase | ||
|---|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40 38.784′N, 112 31.475′WLatitude: 67°18′47.04″N Longitude: 172°48′31.5″E | |
| Avg Water Temp Summer/Winter | 67 °F292.594 K 19.444 °C 526.67 °R (19.444 °C292.594 K 67 °F 526.67 °R) | 85 °F302.594 K 29.444 °C 544.67 °R (29.444 °C302.594 K 85 °F 544.67 °R) |
| Avg Depth Range | 10 ft3.048 m (3.048 m10 ft) | 60 ft18.288 m (18.288 m60 ft) |
| Current/Surge? | None | |
| Recommended Exp? | Training | |
| Salt Water/Fresh Water? | Salt Water | |
| Hunting/Spearfishing? | No | |
| Artifact Collecting? | No | |
| Dive Type Info | Altitude, Shore | |
| Tech Dive Type Info | ||
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Located in the middle of Utah (USA), this is a geothermally heated, natural salt-water lake that is referred to as a mini-ocean.
This is a high altitude facility. 4293 feet / 1300 meters
The lake is comprised of 3 specific bays:
White Rocks Bay - 14 feet deep Habitat Bay - 24 feet deep (33 feet altitude adjusted) The Abyss - 62 feet deep (84 feet altitude adjusted)
The facility is typically open 4 days a week (Thur-Sun), but special arrangements may be available, contact the park for details and fees.
Contents |
Underwater Features
- Platforms at various depths at The Abyss
- Typical Life
- Angel Fish
- Groupers
- Sharks (Nurse)
- Tangs
- Puffers
- Jacks
- Bats
- Pompano
- Monos
- Scats
- Damsels
- Silver Sides
- Pork Fish
- Spots
- Rabbit Fish
- Many More.
Facilities
- Training (PADI affiliated)
- Parking
- Changing and Toilets
- Fresh water showers (heated)
- Fresh water gear rinse
- Air and Nitrox fills
- Pavilions (can be reserved in advance)
Camping
- Hot Shower
- BBQ Pits (bring your own charcoal)
- make arrangements in advance and additional fee applies
Contact Information
Bonneville Seabase
9390 West Hwy. 138
P.O. Box 1179
Grantsville, UT 84029-1179
Telephone:
+1 (866) 866-DIVE (3483) (toll free)
+1 (435) 884-3874 (local)
+1 (435) 884-0132 (Fax)
Email:
info@seabase.net
| Local Emergency/Medical Information | |
|---|---|
| EMS Local Number: | 911 |
| VHF frequency: | 16 Tx-156.800 Rx-156.800 |
| CB radio frequency: | |
| Nearest Hospital: | |
| Nearest Recompression Chamber: | |
| Comments: | |
