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Pierre au préfet
Reunion training site with rocky white-sand terrain and lively fish.
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About Pierre au préfet
Pierre au préfet is a Reunion dive site on the west coast, facing the former prefect's house and built around rocky formations on a white-sand base. It is a practical first-level training site with enough open-water life and mixed terrain to stay interesting on relaxed guided dives, especially when conditions elsewhere are less favorable.
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Pierre au préfet Planning Details
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Reported Depth
10m - 20m
Depth Note
Main dive band around 10 to 20 meters.
Typical Conditions
Moderate structure, white sand, and conditions that favor steady buoyancy over speed.
Safety & Access At Pierre au préfet
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Safety Notes
Keep buoyancy tight over the white sand so you do not stir silt; the site suits calm, guided progress more than rushed swimming.
Local Intel For Pierre au préfet
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Scuba Diving
Good first-level training dive with rock and sand relief.
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Exposure Profile at Pierre au préfet
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Pierre au préfet Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
Independent article with southbound access and reef-life context.
Operator page noting the site is useful when visibility is weaker elsewhere.
Official dive guide listing La Pierre du Prefet among Reunion dive sites.
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