Soufriere Scottshead Marine Reserve

SSMR pt 1 About the Reserve

A sunken lava dome plummeting to unknown depths offering exceptional wall dives and unique features such as underwater furmoroles (Champagne Reef) Home to 27 dive sites rated in top 10 dive destinations in the world and the deepest recorded sperm whale dive-9000ft, the SSMR is a haven for divers and snorkelers. Forming the only tied island in the Caribbean, the Scott's Head Peninsula separates the Atlantic Ocean from the Caribbean Sea.

SSMR pt 2 Marine Management

A Local Area Management Authority (LAMA) was established under SRO#17 of 1998. This legal authority is made up of various stakeholders relating to the enterprise namely; fishermen, village councillors, The Hospitality Industry, Dominica Watersports Association, Dominica Coast Guard and the Fisheries Division.

SSMR Day 2016 Highlights

2016 SSMR Day celebration at the Soufriere-Scotts Head Marine Reserve in highlight form.
For more information on the SSMR, visit ssmrdominica.org
Also, drop by our Facebook Page Dominica Fisheries Division for updates as they happen

DIVE FESTIVAL 2015 CLIMAXES

SSMR pt 3 Stakeholder Responsibility

Do enjoy the beauty of the bay, above and below the water, but please dispose of any garbage you generate and or any you find.
Use an approved Dominica Watersports Operator to conduct your aquatic adventures safely by boat.

Gallion Village kindershoot at sunset

DIVE FEST DEEMED A GREAT CONTRIBUTOR TO DOMINICA'S TOURISM INDUSTRY

VISIT TO SOUFRIERE AFTER OCTOBER 22, 2015 FIRE

GIS Dominica, National Focus for June 7, 2016

National Focus for Tuesday, June 7th, 2016 with Kimani St. Jean and McPherson St. Luce.

In the headlines...The Soufriere Constituency has elected a new Parliamentary Representative; 20 to be trained in the fight against drug abuse and violence, and work begins on the West Bridge.