In Southern Mozambique whalesharks gather (especially from October through to March). The biggest tagging programme operates here and they have the most sightings worldwide. Sharks, dolphins, rays and huge bass are common. The sea is warmer here and visibility increases to 20-30m. Bass City: One of the best known of Ponto’s dive sites. A series of seven rocky outcrops which are home to 4-6 large territorial potato bass, including Bert, the divers friend, as well as octopus, moray eels and large numbers of lion fish. Electric blue juvenile emperor angelfish are regularly spotted, as well as huge brown stingrays. Aquarium: This is a large, hollow coral bommie surrounded by small rocky outcrops that houses delicate black corals inside the cavity. Outside it teems with colourful reef fish. It is also home to territorial white & purple leaf fish that cling onto the rocks with their pectoral fins.

Facts about Ponta Do Ouro It is in Mozambique Ponta Do Ouro is in the Indian Ocean. The typical depth is 0-10 Metres 0-30 Feet. The typical visibility is 0-3 Metres 0-10 Feet.

Dive types Marine Life Diving facilities Photo facilities

Images taken on this dive site

by Victor Tabernero
Halfmoon Butterflies, always together!!

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by Victor Tabernero
A critter life

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by Allen Walker
Close up of an Potato Bass getting an quick check up..... (Grouper - No cropping).

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by Herbert Kelly
This little fella was hiding in the coral I quite like the shot and the colours...

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by Herbert Kelly
I love starfish the coulours on this one was just stunning...

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by Herbert Kelly
It was Christmas day afterall.... lol

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by Brian Welman
Blue Spotted Ribbontail Ray Close Up

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by Brian Welman
Egg Shell Shrimps in Anenome Used 105mm Nikkor Macro lens with +2 Diopter

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by Andrew Kemp
I spy with my little eye : Garden eel. Took 25 minutes of leopard crawling along the sand.

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by Peter Dreyer
Clown In the Mirror - "How long do you think this guy wants us Clowns to hold this pose? We aren't normally this serious!" Taken in Ponto Do Ouro , Sealife DC600 Two external strobes. 2nd of 3 shots, just the right place at the right time!

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