The beachfront SSI and PADI-affiliated dive operation, Scuba St. Lucia, is run by Michael and Karyn Allard, knowledgeable divers who know the area well. It's an excellent shop and photo operation, and the largely local staff is friendly and helpful, though they sometimes seemed bored with the large number of novice divers . They provide one small plastic basin with fresh water for cameras. One might arrange additional private dives but only by hiring a divemaster through the shop. It quickly became apparent that Anse Chastanet is a haven for novices and easy divers.
Nobody gets to slow down and search for the interesting macro critters that live here .
Anse Cochon reef was similar to other local dives with small and medium-sized reef fish, mild currents, and macro critters . A barracuda being picked over by some cleaner wrasses paused for videography. As the rest of the group approached, he took off, rapidly turning from black to silver as he ran for safety. This barracuda was about the biggest fish I saw, save for a few jacks on one of my fourteen dives. Other sites were less attractive.