The southern end of Dominica is well known for its natural attractions such as sulfur springs and boiling lakes. This part of the island presents great potential for the exploitation of geothermal energy which offers several advantages over traditional fuel based sources.The volcanic nature of the south extends itself to the coast which has been highlighted as one of the best spots for diving in the world. Pinnacles and sheer walls are home of a myriad of species of marine life such as frogfish, flying gurnards, sting rays, lobsters, shrimps, turtles, yellow tube, barrel and vase sponges including reefs.Among the various diving spots, with the three principle areas located on the West Coast, South, Central and North of the island, Champagne constitutes one of the most extraordinary. It has been ranked as one of the top 5 diving spots in the world by the annual international dive report. The Champagne is a bulky granite reef that lies roughly 100 meters off shore, and begins at a depth of approximately 3? with the main dive reef drop off of 80?.
