About Fusilier
Fusilier is a name given to various kinds of soldiers; its meaning depends on the historical context. While fusilier is derived from the 17th-century French word fusil – meaning a type of flintlock musket – the term has been used in contrasting ways in different countries and at different times, including soldiers guarding artillery, various elite units, ordinary line infantry and other uses.
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Where to see it
Top-rated dive sites where divers have spotted Fusilier.
Extensive rock wall with diverse corals and fish for advanced divers.
Maldivian thila with black corals, interesting topography, and pelagic encounters.
Challenging deep wreck dive with exceptionally clear water.
Maldives drift dive for all levels, rich in pelagics and reef life.
Drift dive over stunning coral pinnacles with unique critters.
Indonesia, Raja Ampat Raja Ampat Marine Park
Reef dive featuring boulders and potential wobbegong shark encounters.
Advanced channel dive with strong currents and abundant pelagic life.
Historic WWII freighter wreck with deep and shallow sections.
Vibrant Faru drop-off with corals, caves, and schooling fish.
Fiji Waitabu Marine Park (Rainbow Reef)
A unique lava tube entry to a stunning coral wall.
Indonesia, Raja Ampat Raja Ampat Marine Park
Easy, biodiverse sloping reef perfect for photographers and all divers.
Maldives, Baa Atoll Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
Popular Maldivian corner dive with seasonal manta ray encounters.