This dive site, the Napoleon Reef, offers a rewarding experience for divers. Located a 10-minute boat ride from the beach, it features a maximum depth of approximately 15 meters, with the water gradually deepening. The reef boasts a vibrant ecosystem, showcasing soft corals and fan corals alongside an abundance of colorful fish. Notable inhabitants include sea turtles, numerous Napoleon wrasse specimens, various grouper species, giant moray eels, spotted trunkfish, a diverse array of angelfish and butterflyfish, Oriental Sweetlips, Crown triggerfish, Moustache triggerfish, Pufferfish, Porcupine Fish, Trevally, Moorish Idol, a few lobster species, spiny spider crabs, coral crabs, and even larger creatures like giant hermit crabs. You might also encounter sea stars, nudibranchs, and shrimp. A rocky outcrop provides an excellent chance to spot Napoleon wrasse and turtles. The dive site is described as 'Nice'.
Napolioan Reef
Vibrant shallow reef with Napoleon wrasse, turtles, diverse fish.
Boat Access
12m Avg Depth
15m Max Depth
About this dive site
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Site Ratings
Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Very Good
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
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Marine Life
Pufferfish
Honeycomb Grouper
Spotted Trunkfish
Giant Moray
Spiny Spider Crab
Trevally
Moorish Idol
Giant Hermit Crab
Oriental SweetlipsSea Star
Sea Turtle
Yellowmargin Triggerfish
Crab
French Angelfish
Clown Triggerfish
Shrimp
Napoleon Wrasse
Sea Fan
Soft Gingerbread Hem Star
Nudibranch
California Spiny Lobster
Butterflyfish
Things to Note
Difficulty:
Beginner/Intermediate
Shallow depth (15m) and rich marine life make it rewarding for all levels of divers.
Hazards:
boat traffic
Current Strength:
Mild
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