🇫🇮Snorkeling, Freediving, and Scuba in Fiji

South Pacific Ocean

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Marshall, Gilbert and Ellis Islands

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Tropical Southwestern Pacific

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Fiji Islands

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Gilbert/Ellis Islands

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Vanuatu

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Amazing Maze

Amazing Maze features a series of coral heads and pinnacles that begin at a depth of 5 meters and descend to a sandy bottom at 21 meters. The tops of these formations are adorned with anemones, and the site includes several swim-throughs decorated with soft coral and sea fans. It is recommended to dive this site during an incoming tide, making it suitable for divers of varying experience levels. Marine life observed here includes whitetip reef sharks, clownfish, octopus, anthias, fusiliers, nudibranchs, and various invertebrates such as shrimps and gobies.

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Aquarium

Aquarium is accessible via a boat ride of approximately 12 minutes from Natadola Beach. This dive site allows for deep diving, reaching depths of up to 30 meters. The bottom consists of a sand patch, and divers should be aware that strong currents or waves can make access challenging, necessitating prior experience. While coral formations are not the primary feature here, divers can expect to encounter various marine life, including sharks, turtles, and rays, particularly in the shallower areas where tropical fish are abundant.

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Backyard Beach

Backyard Beach features a reef wall that stretches approximately 200 meters along the perimeter of Drawaqa Island. The top of the reef is situated at a depth of 2 to 4 meters, while the wall descends to a maximum depth of 10 meters at the sea floor. Scattered along the wall are several swim-throughs, and the sea floor is adorned with small coral bommies extending down to 18 meters. The area is rich in marine life, showcasing both hard and soft corals, anemones, and numerous small fish species including damsels, butterflies, and parrotfish. As divers explore deeper, they can observe pavona corals and sea whips along the wall.

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Balolo Reef

Balolo Reef is a submerged reef located at coordinates -17.184400, 177.168700, accessible via shore entry. The site features a depth range of 12 to 25 meters, with wall drop-offs and coral gardens. It supports a diverse array of marine life, including various species of hard corals and numerous fish such as fusiliers, butterflyfish, angelfish, wrasse, and parrotfish. Occasional sightings of turtles and reef sharks enhance the experience. This site is suitable for divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced.

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Barracuda Drift

Barracuda Drift is a drift dive located approximately 13 minutes from the dive center, accessible by boat. The dive site features a coral-covered reef with a maximum depth of around 30 meters. Divers can expect to encounter a diverse range of marine life, including triggerfish, surgeonfish, butterflyfish, and various nudibranchs. As the name suggests, barracuda are also commonly observed in this area. The steady current makes it suitable for both open water and advanced divers.

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Base Jump

Base Jump is a wall dive that reaches depths exceeding 20 meters and features several swim-throughs, providing a varied diving experience. Divers can expect to encounter marine life such as Green and Hawksbill turtles, Nudibranchs, and white tip reef sharks. The site is accessible via shore entry.

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Bats Reef

Bats Reef is characterized by a gentle sloping wall that begins at a depth of 1 meter and levels off at 15 meters. The site features a small bommie or coral head, surrounded by a mix of soft and hard corals. It is suitable for diving at any time and is particularly appealing for those interested in macro photography. The marine life includes various species such as butterfly fish, nudibranchs, gobies, shrimp, lobsters, anthias, fusiliers, feather stars, anemones with their associated fish, angel fish, and trumpet fish.

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Block 24

Block 24 is a shore dive site characterized by a diverse marine ecosystem. The area is populated with cabbage and potato corals, as well as sea fans and wire corals. Divers can expect to encounter a variety of fish species, including parrotfish, nudibranchs, lobsters, and spotted sweet lips. Spotted eagle rays may also make an appearance. Visibility is generally low, averaging around 6 meters (20 feet), which is suitable for critter spotting. The site is accessible for diving at any time, although it is recommended to dive during an incoming tide for optimal conditions. A boat drop-off is possible, located approximately 1 kilometer from the resort, taking about 3 to 4 minutes.

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Blue Room

The Blue Room is a shore entry dive site located at coordinates -17.178400, 177.137000. This site features a circular submerged reef, providing a unique underwater landscape. Divers can expect excellent visibility in the blue waters, which contributes to the site's name. The marine life is abundant, with numerous tropical fish present, as well as vibrant young hard corals. Notable species include schools of buffalo parrotfish, hawksbill turtles, and reef sharks, making it a diverse ecosystem for underwater exploration.

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Bullseye

Bullseye is situated on the backside of Voivoi Island, just a short 5-minute walk from the beach at Mantaray Island Resort. This site features a fringing reef with a sandy bottom and new coral growth. Divers may encounter rare bull sharks and occasionally see pelagic species such as Spanish Mackerel. The site is accessible via shore entry.

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Cannon Cove

Cannon Cove is situated approximately ten minutes from Kuata Island, on the eastern side of Wayalailai. The site is accessible from the shore, particularly when there is a northern swell affecting the opposite side of Wayalailai. Divers can explore a variety of saltwater fauna and observe numerous species of soft corals located within the cannon wall. The optimal time to dive here is during the morning tide for the best conditions.

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Carpet Cove

Carpet Cove features a wrecked fishing vessel at a depth of 30 meters (100 feet), intentionally sunk in 1996 to enhance marine habitat. The wreck is upright and covered in marine growth, and nearby pinnacles rise to 5 meters (15 feet) from the surface, providing habitat for various fish species.

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Caves of Babylon

Caves of Babylon features an interconnected system of expansive swim-throughs that converge into a central cave. The walls rise approximately 20 meters high, with cracks that allow sunlight to filter through. Numerous smaller swim-throughs branch off from the main route, providing divers with multiple exploration paths. The area is populated with small fish navigating the swim-throughs, while the walls are adorned with nudibranchs and various corals. At the entry points, larger species such as rays and sharks can be observed resting on the sandy bottom.

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Coral Awegasm

Coral Awegasm is located approximately 8 minutes by boat from the nearest harbor. This dive site features a fringing reef and is part of a cluster of nine dive locations. It caters to divers of all skill levels, from beginners to advanced. The underwater landscape includes a diverse coral garden, steep walls, and caverns. The site is known for its abundance of hard coral species, providing a vibrant display of colors and scenery. Additionally, divers can expect to encounter numerous nudibranchs, making it an excellent location for macro photography.

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CORAL GARDEN

Coral Garden is located on the eastern side of Namotu Island, approximately 45 minutes from Port Denarau. The site features a mooring line that is well protected at a depth of 8 meters. Divers can explore a diverse array of hard coral species and observe various reef fish, garden eels, and both eagle rays and blue-spotted stingrays. Additionally, this site is known for sightings of hawksbill and green turtles.

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Coral Gardens

Coral Gardens features a coral pinnacle that begins at a depth of 2 meters and descends to 18 meters. This site is accessible for diving at any time and is also suitable for snorkeling. Divers can observe a variety of marine life, including black coral bushes, ornate ghost pipefish, nudibranchs, lobsters, antheas, fusiliers, lionfish, parrotfish, banded sea kraits, gobies, shrimps, and sea fans.

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Coral Seafan

Coral Seafan is located approximately 20 minutes from Beqa Lagoon Resort, featuring depths that range from 15 to 60 feet. This site is suitable for divers of all experience levels, making it an ideal location for checkout dives. The underwater landscape is characterized by numerous species of soft corals and sea fans. Divers can also observe various anemone fish species, including Fiji, Clarks, and Pink Anemonefish.

-18.3362, 178.1493

Coral Wonderland

Coral Wonderland is located just a short two-minute boat ride from Barefoot Manta Island Resort. The dive site features a gentle slope leading down to a sandy bottom, characterized by large coral pinnacles and bommies. The top of the slope is adorned with table corals, while staghorn and branching corals populate the descending areas. Divers can observe a variety of marine life, including numerous damselfish, schools of snappers, and clownfish, particularly around the prominent Pavona clavus pinnacle.

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Corner Point

Corner Point is a straightforward dive site that begins at a depth of 1 meter and features a gently sloping reef that transitions to a flat sandy bottom at 18 meters. This site is accessible for divers of all experience levels and can be explored both during the day and at night. Marine life includes gorgonian sea fans, nudibranchs, lobsters, shrimp, gobies, lionfish, damselfish, wrasse, and various hard and soft corals. Divers should also keep an eye out for stingrays and, if they look up, they may spot an eagle ray in the blue waters above.

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Crazy Reef

Crazy Reef features a prominent reef wall that transitions into several coral bommies, all situated above a sandy substrate. The site is distinguished by extensive pavona coral formations, which attract various fish species. Among the marine life present, divers can observe anemone fish, trumpet fish, and damsel fish inhabiting the coral structures. Larger species such as turtles, reef sharks, and rays are also known to traverse the area, enhancing the biodiversity of the site.

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Crossroads

Crossroads is a dive site characterized by shallow depths ranging from 12 to 15 meters, with steep drop-offs reaching depths of 30 to 40 meters. The site features swim-throughs and sheer wall formations. Divers can observe a variety of marine life, including schools of fusiliers, groupers, and various bottom dwellers, along with an abundance of hard corals and colorful sea fans. The entry to the site is from the shore.

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Dream House

Dream House is a seamount approximately the size of a football field, featuring a significant drop from 40 feet to 250 feet along its northern edge. The currents that flow over this seamount are known to attract various pelagic species, providing essential nutrients that support the growth of soft corals and other coral species. Divers can expect to see schools of hammerhead sharks, barracudas, and batfish, along with soft corals that hang from the wall's edge.

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Fantastic Wall

Fantastic Wall is a shore entry dive site characterized by its steep wall covered in soft corals. The site is known for a high likelihood of encountering green turtles, which can often be found resting on the wall. Divers can observe a variety of marine life, including nudibranchs and large sea fans. The wall features numerous bends and varying depths, providing a diverse underwater landscape. In the mid-water, schools of fish are commonly seen, while reef sharks are frequently spotted near the bottom of the wall.

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Garden of Eden

Garden of Eden features a broad reef top characterized by numerous crevices and cracks that lead to both sloping and steep drop-offs. Divers can explore several small swim-throughs along the reef wall, which experiences a mild current. There are sheltered areas to rest as the wall curves down to a sandy bottom. The site is home to a diverse array of reef fish, with an abundance of anemones and corals visible throughout. Large sea fans add vibrant colors to the underwater landscape, and divers may encounter turtles and reef sharks during their exploration.

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Glory Wreck

The Glory Wreck is a 43-meter Chinese longliner that was intentionally sunk and now rests above a sandy bottom, gradually transforming into an artificial reef. Divers can explore various sections of the vessel, including access to the captain's wheelhouse. Other compartments can be viewed using a torch, revealing remnants of the ship's operational systems. Over time, marine life has begun to inhabit the wreck, with small fish occupying the interior spaces. Additionally, nudibranchs, new coral formations, and sandy bottom species such as rays can be found in the vicinity of the wreck.

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Golden Gate

Golden Gate is a solitary coral bommie located in a sandy environment. The site features a prominent swim-through at its base, which has three distinct entry and exit points. The bommie is characterized by small overhangs that provide shelter for various marine species from the surrounding currents. Schools of fish are commonly observed here, along with the presence of sharks, rays, and barracudas. The major swim-through is adorned with hanging clams and is surrounded by golden soft corals.

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Golden Reef

Golden Reef is located along the southern reef wall of Yanuca Island. This site features a gradual drop-off that begins at a shallow depth and descends to approximately 35 meters. The area is characterized by a variety of corals and is home to diverse marine life, including titan triggerfish, nudibranchs, butterfly fish, and numerous turtles. Access to the site is via a boat, with a travel time of about 10 minutes from the shore.

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Great Astrolabe Reef

Great Astrolabe Reef is one of the largest barrier reefs in the world, featuring a variety of dive types including wall dives, swim-throughs, and drift dives. Depths range from 10 to over 30 meters, with diverse marine life and coral structures throughout. Expect to see colorful coral gardens and a range of aquatic species.

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Highway

Highway is a dive site characterized by a steep wall drop-off, featuring several swim-throughs, including a prominent arch that resembles a highway. Located just 8 minutes from the resort, this site is home to a variety of large pelagic species, such as Spanish Mackerel and Giant Trevally. The underwater landscape is also adorned with numerous hard corals, providing a diverse habitat. The entry to this site is from the shore.

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House Reef EAST

House Reef EAST begins at a depth of 1 meter and gradually descends to 14 meters. The optimal diving range is generally between 5 meters and 10 meters. Visibility tends to be low, but is improved during incoming tides. Divers can enter the site easily from the shore, making it accessible at any time. This site is particularly appealing for macro enthusiasts, who should take their time and consider bringing a magnifying glass to spot the diverse marine life. The reef is home to both hard and soft corals, along with various species such as sea fans, sea stars, scorpionfish, robust and ornate ghost pipefish, nudibranchs, feather stars, pipefish, anemones, anemone fish, wire coral, and gobies.

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House Reef FRONT

House Reef FRONT offers a convenient shore entry directly in front of the resort. The dive begins at a depth of 1 meter and gradually descends to 18 meters, with the most notable marine life typically found between 2 and 10 meters. While the initial appearance may seem sparse, divers with a focus on macro life will discover a variety of species. The site can be accessed for diving at any time, although the incoming tide is preferred for optimal conditions. Notable marine life includes sea horses, pipefish, frogfish, nudibranchs, gobies, shrimps, sea pens, sea stars, anemones with their associated fish, banded sea kraits, sea cucumbers, angel fish, feather duster worms, and flat worms.

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House Reef WEST

House Reef WEST offers easy shore access directly in front of the resort. The dive begins at a depth of 1 meter and features an undulating drop-off that reaches down to 18 meters, with optimal diving depths typically between 2 meters and 12 meters. The site can be dived at any time, although incoming tides generally provide clearer water. Visibility is usually limited to a few meters, making it ideal for macro diving. Notable marine life includes sea horses, pipefish, frogfish, nudibranchs, ornate ghost pipefish, robust ghost pipefish, sea kraits, sea stars, and sea pens.

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Legend of Navo

Legend of Navo is a shore entry dive site located at coordinates -18.110900, 177.315800. The maximum depth at this site is 8 meters, making it ideal for novice divers and Open Water training. The area features a coral nursery where new coral is actively growing. Divers can expect to see a variety of marine life, including damselfish, clownfish, triggerfish, lionfish, sea snakes, stingrays, and moray eels. The site is also home to unique coral formations and Christmas tree worms.

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Lionfish Reef

Lionfish Reef is accessible directly from the beach, featuring a diverse underwater landscape with shallow sandy areas that are suitable for training purposes. The site typically experiences minimal current, enhancing the diving experience. As the name suggests, lionfish are commonly spotted here, along with various species of damsel fish and butterfly fish.

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Long Reef

Long Reef is characterized by a submerged, sloping structure that supports a developing coral ecosystem. The site features a shallow coral garden, providing ample opportunities for exploration. Divers can expect to encounter various marine life, including bumphead parrotfish, as well as occasional sightings of reef sharks and turtles. The ongoing growth of new corals indicates a vibrant underwater environment.

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Mantaray House Reef

Mantaray House Reef is located just off the beach of Mantaray Island Resort, providing easy access for snorkeling and introductory dives. The reef is part of a marine reserve, which supports a diverse range of marine life, including both small fish and larger pelagic species such as Spanish mackerel. The reef's edge is situated at a depth of 12 meters, where divers may encounter resident reef sharks and leopard sharks. This site is characterized by a healthy marine ecosystem, making it an ideal location for observing various predator and prey interactions.

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Mokusiga Bay

Mokusiga Bay features a sheltered horseshoe reef that forms a small valley, allowing divers to navigate from one side to the other or along the walls. The dive site is accessible at depths starting from 1 meter and reaching a maximum of 18 meters, making it suitable for divers of all experience levels. It is also a good location for snorkeling and family activities. Marine life includes species such as anthias, fusiliers, anemones, anemone fish, lobsters, stingrays, nudibranchs, banded sea kraits, gobies, and shrimps.

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MV Ovalau II wreck dive

The MV Ovalau II wreck dive features the remains of a 55-meter RORO car ferry that sank on August 26, 2003, without any casualties. The wreck lies inverted on the seabed at a depth of 23 meters, with two prominent large pops serving as central focal points. Surrounding the wreck, divers can find various debris, including toilets, basins, vehicles such as cars and trucks, and chains. The site is also home to a variety of marine life, including schooling bluefin trevally, grouper, nudibranchs, and pipefish. Occasional sightings of reef sharks can also be expected, making it an interesting dive for macro enthusiasts. The entry to the site is from the shore.

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My Favorite

My Favorite dive site features extensive coral formations with a vibrant 'top of reef' located just beneath the surface, providing a visually appealing end to dives. It is accessible via shore entry and is located at coordinates -17.808700, 178.735100. Divers can encounter a variety of marine life, including the rare frogfish and a resident green sea turtle, enhancing the underwater experience.

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Nabaibai Passage

Nabaibai Passage is a cave dive located between two prominent reefs. Divers can explore the cave using torches to illuminate the surroundings. The site is known for its diverse marine life, including moray eels, large potato groupers, parrot fish, banded sea snakes, and various species of snappers. The dive offers an easy yet thrilling experience for divers.

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Nalova pass

Nalova Pass is situated in the channel between Nacula Island and Tavewa Island, just a short distance from Blue Lagoon Beach Resort. The dive site features a shallow reef wall that ranges in depth from 5 meters to 18 meters. Divers can explore a diverse array of hard and soft corals, along with gorgonian sea fans. The area is rich in marine life, with frequent sightings of green turtles and resident white tip reef sharks.

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NAMOTU FISH MARKET

Namotu Fish Market is situated on the northern side of Namotu Island's house reef. The dive begins at a depth of 3 to 5 meters, reaching a maximum depth of 22 meters, with an average depth between 12 and 15 meters. Divers may encounter slight to moderate currents during their dive. The site is characterized by a diverse marine ecosystem, featuring hard corals, sponges, garden eels, and various species of eels, including moray eels. Additionally, sightings of whitetip, blacktip, and grey reef sharks, as well as hawksbill and green turtles, are common. Stingrays and eagle rays may also be observed in this area.

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Namualevu Wall

Namualevu Wall is located approximately 5 minutes by boat from Kuata Island, positioned to the southwest of Wayalailai Island. The dive site is accessible during high tide, particularly for those interested in exploring caves. Divers can expect to encounter a variety of marine life, including species such as grouper, parrotfish, and surgeonfish. Within the swim-throughs, glassfish are commonly observed.

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Navigation Ninja

Navigation Ninja serves as a dedicated training site for navigation specialties or as a testing ground for skilled underwater navigators. The area features multiple waypoints, compass headings, and legs that traverse various environments, including sandy and muddy bottoms, sloping sand, sea grass, coral structures, and moorings. Depths range from 1 meter to 16 meters. While exploring, divers will need to concentrate on their compass, natural navigation cues, depth, sunlight, terrain, currents, and their notes or slates.

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Navigator Wreck

The Navigator Wreck is a 49-meter Chinese longliner intentionally sunk, resting at a depth of approximately 32 meters above a sandy seabed. Divers can explore various compartments, including the captain's wheelhouse, while other areas can be illuminated with a torch to observe the vessel's structure and the marine life inhabiting it. The wreck is gradually becoming an artificial reef, with new coral growth emerging on its surfaces. Fish species such as cods and spadefish can be found residing within the wreck's walls.

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Nawawa Bay

Nawawa Bay features a gently sloping sandy bottom that begins at the shoreline and descends to a depth of 15 meters, where six bommies can be found. This site is suitable for beginners and macro enthusiasts, making it a common choice for Open Water Diver and Navigation specialty courses, particularly when northerly winds are present. Marine life includes nudibranchs, anemones, anemone fish, lobsters, stingrays, and occasionally green and hawksbill sea turtles. Divers may also encounter sea stars, Christmas tree worms, gobies, shrimp, and triggerfish.

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No Man’s Land

No Man’s Land features a series of valleys formed between large coral structures, showcasing a diverse array of hard and soft corals along the peaks and troughs. The site includes a wall that drops off at a certain depth, allowing for views of deeper pelagic fish near the base. Common marine life includes Grey Reef and Blacktip Reef Sharks, while turtles can often be found resting in the alcoves within the valleys.

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No Viz Reef

No Viz Reef is characterized by a small pinnacle that is visible at low tide, with its summit just above the water's surface. The reef slopes down to a depth of 16 meters, resting on a muddy substrate. Visibility at this site is typically low, ranging from 1 to 5 meters. The top of the reef has a circumference of approximately 150 to 200 meters, while the base extends around 400 to 500 meters, allowing for exploration in various directions. Marine life includes small critters, nudibranchs, scorpionfish, and blue sea stars. Divers are advised to proceed slowly to enhance their chances of discovering more marine species.

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Nudibranch Valley

Nudibranch Valley is a shore dive site located at coordinates -18.103000, 177.285600. This site features a variety of marine life, including numerous species of nudibranchs, turtles, tropical fish, moray eels, and reef fish. The underwater landscape includes different types of soft corals, branching corals, fire corals, brain corals, and plate corals. The maximum depth available at this site is 20 meters (65 feet), although the experience is often more rewarding at shallower depths.

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Oasis

Oasis is a wall dive located approximately 8 minutes by boat from Natadola Beach. The site features a depth of 22 meters (72 feet), where divers can explore caves that may house sleeping nurse sharks. The shallow areas are characterized by healthy coral and sponge formations, while the deeper sections are home to nurse sharks, turtles, eagle rays, various tropical fish, eels, and nudibranchs. This site is suitable for deep dive training and offers opportunities for night diving.

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One Bay

One Bay is a small, sheltered wall dive that begins at the surface and descends to a maximum depth of 8 meters. The dive site transitions into a sandy bay characterized by several small bommies adorned with soft coral. It is accessible for diving at any time, with optimal conditions typically found between 5 and 8 meters. Marine life includes a variety of colorful species such as nudibranchs, anemones, anemone fish, lobsters, small stingrays, anthias, fusiliers, damsel fish, lionfish, sea stars, and feather stars.

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Papuan Explorer wreck dive

The Papuan Explorer is a 140-foot (42 meters) steel cargo vessel that was intentionally scuttled in the 1980s to create a dive site. The wreck is positioned upright on a muddy seabed, with the shallowest point at 14 meters and the seabed reaching down to 25 meters. Divers can explore the wreck, but should exercise caution due to the presence of silt, areas with no light, and sharp objects. This site is utilized for wreck and limited visibility training. Marine life commonly encountered includes surgeonfish, batfish, mangrove bass, bannerfish, ornate ghost pipefish, various corals, grouper, crabs, shrimps, and cowrie shells.

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Paradise Cove Resort

Amazing Coral reefs walking into the ocean right off the beach for free diving. Huge variety of fish, some rays, corals, etc. When facing the ocean go towards the right side

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Pearl Rock

Pearl Rock is a night diving site off Beqa Island, Fiji, known for its population of hunting sharks. The site is suitable only for experienced divers due to strong currents and depth. Expect to dive at depths up to 30 meters.

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Picasso

Picasso features a prominent reef top characterized by numerous swim-throughs, along with various cracks and crevices that enhance the reef structure. The dive site gradually descends to a sandy bottom, where the reef wall becomes steeper in certain areas. The entire site is covered with corals, providing habitat for a diverse array of reef fish, anemones, and sea whips. Divers may also encounter turtles and reef sharks navigating through the area.

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Picnic Island

Picnic Island is located approximately 10 miles from Toberua Island and offers a dive site suitable for divers of all experience levels. The depth ranges from 20 feet to 80 feet. This site features a soft coral garden, where divers can observe various marine life, including leaf fish, nudibranchs, turtles, and white tip reef sharks, along with a diverse array of reef fish. Entry to the site is from the shore.

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Pinnacle

Pinnacle is a deep dive site located a short boat ride from the main reef. The dive begins at a depth of 15 meters and descends to 35 meters on a single coral pinnacle. This site is characterized by strong currents that attract large schools of yellowtail barracuda, as well as eagle rays and reef sharks, contributing to a rich marine ecosystem.

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Pinnacles

The Pinnacles dive site is located approximately 5 minutes by boat from Barefoot Manta Resort. It features three prominent coral bommies adjacent to a sloping reef wall, with the deepest bommie reaching around 18 meters. Each bommie is surrounded by sandy bottoms, providing habitat for various marine species. Notable marine life includes a diverse array of reef fish such as anemone fish, damsel fish, and angel fish. Additionally, garden eels and other sandy bottom creatures inhabit the area, contributing to the site's ecological diversity.

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Point Break

Point Break is located off the island's point, accessible via a shore entry. The dive site features a shallow coral garden that gradually slopes down to a sandy bottom with a steep drop-off. Divers can observe a variety of hard corals and prominent coral bommies. Marine life includes blacktip and whitetip reef sharks, stingrays, and numerous species of tropical fish.

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Purple Reef

Purple Reef is a shore entry dive site located at coordinates -18.138200, 177.394200. The reef features a diverse array of corals and vibrant colors, providing an engaging underwater experience. The reef edge gradually descends, creating various rock formations that serve as habitats for marine life. Common sightings include trigger fish, moray eels, blacktip reef sharks, turtles, and occasionally dolphins, making each dive unique.

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Ring of fire

The Ring of Fire is accessible from the shore and features a sandy patch at the bottom, with depths reaching up to 14 meters (45 feet). The site is characterized by a healthy coral ecosystem, particularly notable for its potato corals. Divers can expect to encounter various marine life, including clownfish and the possibility of spotting reef sharks. The area is well-protected by surrounding coral formations, providing a safe and easy entry into the water.

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Sand Patch

Sand Patch is a dive site located at a depth of 18 meters, accessible via shore entry. The site features mooring lines at depths of 12 meters and 18 meters, which divers can use to stabilize themselves while observing shark feeding activities. The area is known for its biodiversity, with frequent sightings of black-tip and grey reef sharks. Additionally, divers may encounter moray eels, Titan triggerfish, and various species of butterfly and angelfish among the surrounding reef.

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Scott’s Reef

Scott's Reef is accessible via boat, with a travel time of approximately 15 minutes. The dive site features a steep wall that begins at a shallow depth and descends to a maximum of 39 meters. Divers can explore the reef by swimming for about 2 minutes in either direction to find various cracks and corners. Marine life commonly observed here includes angelfish, triggerfish, turtles, anemone fish, and tawny nurse sharks, along with a variety of colorful corals.

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Sea Fan Alley

Sea Fan Alley is a drift dive site off Beqa Island, Fiji, with depths ranging from 20 to 30 meters (66 to 100 feet). Divers can observe a variety of marine life, including schools of jacks, barracudas, triggerfish, sea turtles, and occasional hammerheads and manta rays. Visibility typically reaches 20 meters (60 feet) with mild to moderate currents, making it suitable for divers of all levels. Access is by boat.

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Sea Fan City

Sea Fan City is a shore dive site characterized by a vertical wall that extends from a depth of 3 meters to 28 meters. This site is notable for its abundance of sea fans, alongside a variety of hard and soft corals. Divers can also observe marine life such as angelfish, anemones, and feather stars. The unique underwater landscape provides a diverse habitat for these species, making it an intriguing dive location.

-17.3400, 177.0991

Shark Reef - Toberua

Shark Reef is situated approximately 2 miles southeast of Toberua Island. This site features dramatic rocky coral overhangs and includes swim-throughs formed by large coral archways. Divers can expect to encounter various marine life, including snapper and the occasional turtle. The entry to this dive site is from the shore.

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Steps

Steps is a shore dive site located approximately 8 minutes from the resort. The dive features a unique topography that resembles steps, with varying depths as divers descend. The site is home to a variety of hard corals and is known for sightings of marine life including eagle rays, white tip reef sharks, black tip reef sharks, and grey reef sharks.

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Sunrise Beach

Sunrise Beach is accessed from the shore at Barefoot Manta Resort. The site features a reef wall that extends in both directions along the coastline, with numerous small coral bommies scattered over the sandy substrate directly from the entry point. Notable features include a large coral nursery and the presence of giant clams as part of ongoing Marine Projects. The reef wall is primarily composed of hard corals, interspersed with oysters, clams, and whip corals. Divers can observe a variety of reef fish, including parrotfish, angelfish, and goatfish, while rays and eels are also commonly seen in the area.

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Sunset Point Reef

Sunset Point Reef offers a combination of wall and bommie diving, featuring a richly adorned wall that extends to various small bommies. The dive site begins at the surface and reaches a maximum depth of 15 meters. It is suitable for divers of all experience levels, particularly those interested in macro marine life. The area is home to hard and soft corals, nudibranchs, anemones, and anemone fish, along with antheas, fusiliers, damsel fish, lobsters, and gobies. Divers can also observe larger species such as barracuda, giant trevally, jacks, and wahoo in the surrounding blue waters.

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SY Fiji Siren mooring

The SY Fiji Siren mooring features a robust mooring line that extends from the surface down to a depth of 19 meters in a substrate of thick, dark grey mud. This site is primarily utilized for navigation specialty courses, where divers practice setting compass bearings back to shore. The flat bottom provides minimal visual references, making it an effective environment for honing navigation skills. Marine life includes various small macro organisms residing on the mooring line, alongside larger species such as wahoo, batfish, and giant trevally in the vicinity. Occasionally, divers may encounter large groupers and rays near the seabed, amidst schools of baitfish.

-17.3096, 178.1683

Talaga Point

Talaga Point is accessible via a 5-minute boat ride. This dive site features a coral garden along a wall that slopes down to a sandy bottom, with numerous cracks and crevices along the wall. The dive is relatively shallow, making it suitable for divers of all levels. Marine life includes electric clams, various hard corals, parrotfish, triggerfish, and the occasional sighting of reef sharks and turtles.

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Tavuniko Point

Tavuniko Point features a prominent wall dive with a depth range from 12 meters at the top to approximately 40 meters at the bottom. The site is characterized by several large cleaning stations along the ledge and wall, providing opportunities to observe Grey Reef, Blacktip, and Whitetip reef sharks as they undergo cleaning. Additionally, divers can expect to see various species of turtles, particularly Green and Hawksbill turtles. The underwater landscape includes numerous fan corals, enhancing the site's ecological diversity.

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The Wall

The Wall is a dive site located at coordinates -18.138100, 177.411900, accessible by boat within a short 2-minute ride. This site features a steep wall on one side and bommies on the other, providing divers with opportunities to explore cave passages and swim-throughs. Marine life commonly observed here includes triggerfish, turtles, nurse sharks, and guitarfish, alongside large boulder corals and a variety of small reef fish.

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The Aisle

The Aisle is a wall dive located a short 5-minute boat ride from the departure point. The dive begins at significant depths and gradually ascends as divers navigate around the corner into the lagoon. This site is known for sightings of eagle rays, hawksbill turtles, and spinner dolphins. Divers can also explore various marine features, including wire coral, fan corals, and intriguing caves.

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The BISTRO - Shark Dive AQUATREK

The Bistro - Shark Dive is located on the south side of Lake Reef, approximately ten minutes from Pacific Harbour. The dive site features a sandy and rubble bottom, with a notable feeding area at a depth of 18 meters. It is situated near the deepwater drop-off of the Beqa Passage, which is home to a diverse range of marine life. This site is primarily known for its shark population, with sightings of over 40 individual bull sharks on a given day. Other shark species that may be encountered include Silvertip, Sicklefin Lemon, Tawny Nurse, Grey Reef, and Blacktip sharks.

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The Canyons

The Canyons is situated just a short boat ride of 2-3 minutes from Blue Lagoon Beach Resort. This dive site features a sloping reef wall that begins at a depth of 7 meters and descends to 20 meters, characterized by impressive canyons. Divers may encounter resident green sea turtles and rays resting on the sandy bottom. The site is suitable for divers with beginner to advanced experience levels.

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The Flinstone

The Flinstone is a reef dive located approximately 7 minutes by boat from the beach. The dive site features depths reaching 20 meters and includes notable coral overhangs. It is situated within a bay, allowing for easy access via mooring lines. The site is suitable for training and offers a cave and swim-through at a depth of 14 meters (45 feet). Divers can expect to see healthy coral conditions, sponges, and a variety of marine life, including tropical fish, with occasional sightings of reef sharks, turtles, and dolphins.

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The Labyrinth

The Labyrinth is a shore entry dive site featuring six distinct caves that penetrate the reef. Divers can experience natural light filtering through openings at the top of the caves, eliminating the need for torches. This site is particularly suitable for practicing buoyancy control. The caves can only be accessed during high tide. Outside of the caves, divers may encounter small tropical fish and crustaceans, as well as reef sharks in the surrounding area.

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The lion’s Den

The Lion's Den is a shore entry dive site located at coordinates -18.111700, 177.314200. The dive reaches a maximum depth of 14 meters (45 feet) and offers easy access to the water, making it suitable for training purposes. Divers can explore the area next to the wall or venture into the lagoon. The site is known for its lionfish population and features potato coral along with coral bommies that host Christmas tree worms. Marine life includes anemones, clownfish, triggerfish, sea snakes, and stingrays.

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Three Kings

Three Kings is a unique dive site where three distinct areas converge: Coral Awegasm, The Pass, and Garden of Eden. This site offers a variety of underwater topographies, including gardens, walls, caverns, and archways. Divers can observe large gorgonian sea fans on the arch and a robust colony of hard corals. The vibrant colors and abundant schools of fish enhance the experience, while macro enthusiasts will find numerous nudibranchs and other small marine life.

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Turtle Wall

Turtle Wall is a reef located just a short distance from the shore, making it accessible for beginner divers. The site features shallow bommies and numerous cracks in the reef that provide opportunities for exploration. Marine life includes skunk anemone fish and large schools of electric damsels, alongside various sea cucumbers. Divers can also observe Christmas tree worms and nudibranchs in abundance.

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Vatu Dromu

Vatu Dromu is situated on the point of Narara Island, approximately 5 minutes away from the shore. The site features a unique underwater landscape created by a section of the island that has broken off and submerged, forming new reef habitats. Divers can explore three distinct topographies: a sandy bottom coral garden on one side, and a combination of boulders, walls, crevices, and bommies on the other. This site supports a diverse array of tropical marine life, making it suitable for beginner divers and photographers alike.

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Village Reef

Village Reef is located approximately 10 minutes from the dive shop and is accessible via shore entry. This site offers a drift dive experience suitable for divers of varying skill levels. Marine life commonly observed includes octopus, barracuda, and schools of bass. The underwater landscape features encrusting corals, magic coral, and boulders, providing diverse visual interest throughout the dive.

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Wahu Wall

Wahu Wall is located approximately 7 minutes by boat from Natadola Beach. This dive site features a combination of a wall and bommies, providing two distinct diving options based on diver experience. Beginners can explore the wall with a maximum depth of 16 meters (52 feet), while advanced divers are guided by a dive master into the lagoon to discover various marine life and bommies. The site is home to diverse species of soft coral, branching coral, fire coral, plate coral, and brain coral. Divers may encounter grey nurse sharks, tropical fish, triggerfish, turtles, and eels during their dive.

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Watogo Point

Watogo Point is situated to the east of Wayalailai and offers convenient access for divers at both low and high tide. The site is notable for its significant cultural importance to the local community and features various coral formations that resemble gathering areas. Divers can expect to encounter a diverse range of marine life, including reef sharks, cuttlefish, electric clams, and colorful hanging sponges. Additionally, shrimps can be found within the caves, enhancing the biodiversity of this dive site.

-17.3251, 177.1447

Wilkes Passage

Wilkes Passage is situated on the northwest side of Namotu Island Resort, accessible via a short shore entry. This dive site features a drift dive experience as currents flow through the passage, which is characterized as an open ocean reef pass. Divers can expect to encounter schools of trevally and barracuda, along with whitetip and blacktip reef sharks, and turtles. The underwater landscape is rich with a variety of tropical fish, hard corals, and some colorful soft corals.

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Zara’s Garden

Zara's Garden is a shallow reef that begins at a depth of 1 meter and descends to 18 meters. This site is characterized by a diverse array of healthy soft and hard corals, making it suitable for novice divers. The area is rich in macro marine life, including nudibranchs, anemones, anemone fish, shrimps, crabs, lobsters, and octopuses. Additionally, divers may encounter blacktip and whitetip reef sharks, scorpionfish, antheas, fusiliers, damselfish, and groupers throughout the dive. The entry to the site is from the shore.

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