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Mozambique Underwater Photo Sites
Mozambique offers everything for everyone ... from serious divers and underwater photographers to novice swimmers and snorkelers!
| Facts about ponta bay It is in Mozambique- ponta bay is in the Mozambique Channel.
- The typical depth is 0-10 Metres 0-30 Feet.
- The typical visibility is 30+ Metres 100+ Feet.
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Quirimbas group of islands near Pemba ,Situ Island
| Facts about SITU iSLAND- It is in Mozambique
- SITU iSLAND is in the Indian Ocean.
- The typical depth is 0-20 Metres 0-60 Feet.
- The typical visibility is 10-30 Metres 30-100 Feet.
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A wonderful sandy dive, looking for cool macro stuff
| Facts about Stables- It is in Mozambique
- Stables is in the Indian Ocean.
- The typical depth is 0-40 Metres 0-130 Feet.
- The typical visibility is 10-30 Metres 30-100 Feet.
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Small reef approx. 32m long and 20m wide. Sponge and algae reef. Impressing sponge walls hoisting tons of macro life. Best spottings, frogfish, sea moths, cowfishes, shrimps etc..
| Facts about Blacks Reef - Ponta do Ouro- It is in Mozambique
- Blacks Reef - Ponta do Ouro is in the Indian Ocean.
- The typical depth is 0-20 Metres 0-60 Feet.
- The typical visibility is 10-30 Metres 30-100 Feet.
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Amazing corals unfortunately fish life has been decimated due to over fishing.
| Facts about Matemo Island- It is in Mozambique
- Matemo Island is in the Mozambique Channel.
- The typical depth is 0-10 Metres 0-30 Feet.
- The typical visibility is 30+ Metres 100+ Feet.
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Wall dive starting at approx 12m with a vertical drop to over 800m
| Facts about Edge of reason- It is in Mozambique
- Edge of reason is in the Mozambique Channel.
- The typical depth is 0-50 Metres 0-160 Feet.
- The typical visibility is 10-30 Metres 30-100 Feet.
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Doodles Reef is always a treat to dive. It tends to have plenty of small bait hanging around attracting bigger pelagic fishes. Not a good coral dive as it mostly sponges and algae reef.
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Stunning Dive site in the very South of Mozambique
| Facts about Ponta do Oura- It is in Mozambique
- Ponta do Oura is in the Indian Ocean.
- The typical depth is 0-30 Metres 0-100 Feet.
- The typical visibility is 10-30 Metres 30-100 Feet.
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A lovely reef with quite a few turtles. Both Hawksbills and Green Turtles.
| Facts about Steps North- It is in Mozambique
- Steps North is in the Indian Ocean.
- The typical depth is 0-20 Metres 0-60 Feet.
- The typical visibility is 10-30 Metres 30-100 Feet.
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Trumpet fish, frog fish, nudibranchs, longnose hawkfish, snawcapped anemone shrimp, paper fish, razor wrasse, garden eels...
| Facts about 3 Sisters Ponta Malongane- It is in Mozambique
- 3 Sisters Ponta Malongane is in the Indian Ocean.
- The typical depth is 0-30 Metres 0-100 Feet.
- The typical visibility is 10-30 Metres 30-100 Feet.
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Amazing Reef. Spanish dancers, Whip coral, Green coral tree, Balck coral trees, Sharks, Minke Whale etc
| Facts about Atlantis Reef - Ponta do Ouro- It is in Mozambique
- Atlantis Reef - Ponta do Ouro is in the Indian Ocean.
- The typical depth is 0-50 Metres 0-160 Feet.
- The typical visibility is 10-30 Metres 30-100 Feet.
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Great reef with beautiful topography. You will find ribbon eels, frog fish, green turtles. Depth 18-24m.
| Facts about Anchor Reef - Ponta Malongane- It is in Mozambique
- Anchor Reef - Ponta Malongane is in the Indian Ocean.
- The typical depth is 0-30 Metres 0-100 Feet.
- The typical visibility is 10-30 Metres 30-100 Feet.
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Jeffs Palm Resort
| Facts about Caves, Jeffs Pro Dive Inhambane- It is in Mozambique
- Caves, Jeffs Pro Dive Inhambane is in the Mozambique Channel.
- The typical depth is 0-20 Metres 0-60 Feet.
- The typical visibility is 3-10 Metres 10-30 Feet.
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Manatas on Playstation
| Facts about Playstation- It is in Mozambique
- Playstation is in the Mozambique Channel.
- The typical depth is 0-30 Metres 0-100 Feet.
- The typical visibility is 10-30 Metres 30-100 Feet.
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Pomene Lodge. Fabulous place with the estuary and multiple off shore dive sites.
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An absolute must do if visiting Pomene.
| Facts about Bat Fish Ledge - Pomene- It is in Mozambique
- Bat Fish Ledge - Pomene is in the Indian Ocean.
- The typical depth is 0-20 Metres 0-60 Feet.
- The typical visibility is 10-30 Metres 30-100 Feet.
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Absolute must for the game fish lovers and stunning ledge "Walker Ledge". Scuba Galaxy is the local operator there and extremely professional.
| Facts about Toyko Drift- It is in Mozambique
- Toyko Drift is in the Indian Ocean.
- The typical depth is 0-30 Metres 0-100 Feet.
- The typical visibility is 10-30 Metres 30-100 Feet.
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An awesome dive in 1.5m to 3m water, only possible at high tide. An abundance of stunning creatures inhabit this mangrove surrounded estuary and a must dive for any underwater macro fanatic.
| Facts about Pomene Estuary, Pomene Lodge- It is in Mozambique
- Pomene Estuary, Pomene Lodge is in the Indian Ocean.
- The typical depth is 0-10 Metres 0-30 Feet.
- The typical visibility is 3-10 Metres 10-30 Feet.
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South of Praia de Jangamo and Jeffs Palm Resort, is Paindane where strong currents give rise to the "Paindane Express". Drift over the reef systems looking out for the whole spectrum of megafauna including Manta Rays, Whale Sharks, Marlins, Sailfish and Sharks
| Facts about Paindane Express- It is in Mozambique
- Paindane Express is in the Indian Ocean.
- The typical depth is 0-30 Metres 0-100 Feet.
- The typical visibility is 10-30 Metres 30-100 Feet.
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DIVE LODGE SET ON FINGER OF LAND THAT HAS THE RIVER ON THE WEST AND SEA ON THE EAST.
NORTH SECTION OF THE LODGE IS THE RIVER MOUTH.
ACCESS TO LODGE IS ONLY BY 4 BY 4 VEHICLE. LODGE HAS ACCOMMODATION RANGING FROM
UP MARKET 4 BEDROOM TO CAMPING. FULL RESTURANT AND BAR.
Diver sites include gardens, walls, swim-throughs and intriguing caverns. Reefs which teem with an endless variety of marine life producing an ever changing colour kaleidoscope.
From sharks, rays, mantas, game fish and morays to the amazing quantity of tropicals.
dive sites with names like Playstation, Manta, The Ridge and Zambia Shoal.
WATER TEMP IS THE UPPER 20'S
There are 12 regular sea dive sites and still many more to be explored. The river makes excelent shallow diving with sea horses a plenty.
POPULAR DIVE REEFS
Rappies Playstation 10m – 20m
This is an underwater fairy land, with deep gullies, caverns and awesome swim-throughs. Sheltered by a 10m high amphitheatre, this stunning site is home to Rappie, a 50kg Potato Bass, and his family. Rappie got his name due to a large Rapala hooked in his mouth. He is resident and is quite friendly. Kingfish are commonly seen here as well as sharks, mantas and morays. Minimum certificate : O.W. 1. Must have a minimum of 30 dives.
Manta Reef 12m – 21m
As its name implies, one stands a good chance of seeing Manta-Rays on this reef. The reef is also home to an abundance of fish species including Potato and Brindle Bass. Caves and deep gullies riddle the reef, which is quite extensive with some good drop offs. Gamefish and sharks are frequently seen here.
Robs Ridge 8m – 15m
This site consists of a ridge running parallel to the coast and is home to an amazing amount and variety of tropicals. The outside edge has numerous crevices and caves that are home to Moray’s and Skates. Kingfish and Couta are also seen here as well as the occasional shark. Coral, especially dishes, are abundant and diverse. This is a lovely drift dive where one can drift for up to 1km. Minimum certificate : O.W.1
Zambia Shoal 5m – 26m
This shoal lies +/- 15km from the base and runs parallel to the coast +/- 4km off shore. The shoal is approximately 6km long x 400m wide and is a gamefish paradise. Regularly seen are species like Couta, Kingies, Wahoo, Sailfish and Marlin. The shoal is also home to a huge variety of corals. Sharks, Mantas, Whale Sharks and Rays are common sightings. Viz. Averages : +/- 20mMinimum Certificate : O.W.1
| Facts about kitwe - Pomene- It is in Mozambique
- kitwe - Pomene is in the Mozambique Channel.
- The typical depth is 0-40 Metres 0-130 Feet.
- The typical visibility is 10-30 Metres 30-100 Feet.
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