Explore Mahé

Mahé, the largest island of Seychelles, offers a diving experience that is both captivating and diverse, making it a must-visit for enthusiasts worldwide. Nestled amidst the stunning beaches of Beau Vallon, the dive sites here are famed for their impressive granite formations and vibrant coral gardens, showcasing both hard and soft corals in a dazzling array of colors. These underwater landscapes provide a stunning backdrop as you explore the turquoise, crystalline waters, home to a variety of marine life.

Divers can expect to encounter schools of batfish, barracudas, and turtles, as well as impressive pelagics like grey reef sharks, white tip sharks, and, if you're lucky, the majestic whale shark or a graceful manta ray. With over 50 named dive sites scattered around the island, Mahé caters to all kinds of diving preferences, from shore dives to boat and liveaboard experiences. Whether you're navigating through intricate coral reefs or exploring deeper walls and wrecks, the biodiversity and beauty of Mahé's underwater world promise an unforgettable adventure. Additionally, the island's welcoming locals and charming seaside resorts make it an ideal base for your Seychelles diving holiday, offering both relaxation and exploration in equal measure.

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    Diving in Mahé

    Mahé, the largest island of the Seychelles, offers exceptional dive sites for enthusiasts. Among the notable wreck dives is the Ennerdale Wreck, a British tanker resting on the ocean floor, home to diverse marine life like lionfish and groupers. This site is popular for its rich history and the vibrant underwater ecosystem it supports.

    Dive travelers can explore popular shore dives at Baie Ternay, renowned for its clear waters and abundant coral gardens, perfect for spotting hawksbill turtles and rays. Night dives here reveal mesmerizing nocturnal marine behaviors, providing a different perspective on oceanic life. Mahé balances accessible shore dives with liveaboard options, ensuring divers can explore both coastal and remote underwater wonders.

    Dive Centers

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    Beau Vallon - Derriere restaurant la plage, 0000 MAHE, Seychelles

    Dive Sites

    BLUE SEA DIVERS, 0000 MAHE
    Ile au Vache <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.6)</span>

    Ile au Vache (★4.6)

    About 10 hours from the island of Mahe. We do a backroll entry and the boat comes to pick us up wherever we finish the dive. Diving on granite rocks, small caves at a maximum depth of 28-30m. Often a strong current.
    BLUE SEA DIVERS, 0000 MAHE
    Conception Rocks <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.1)</span>

    Conception Rocks (★4.1)

    About 35-40min from Beau Vallon beach and 33-38min from Bel Ombre marina. We back roll in the water and the boat comes to pick us up wherever we finish the dive. Beautiful dive around a small island at a maximum depth of 22m. Usually strong current.
    BLUE SEA DIVERS, 0000 MAHE
    Cap Matoopa <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.0)</span>

    Cap Matoopa (★4.0)

    About 20min from Beau Vallon beach and 18min from Bel Ombre marina. We back roll and the boat comes to pick us up wherever we finish the dive. Granite rock dive at a maximum depth of 22m. Sometimes just light current, sometimes strong current.
    BLUE SEA DIVERS, MAHE
    Light House <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.3)</span>

    Light House (★4.3)

    A great dive from 10 to 37 meters deep with lots of fish and pelagics passing by. Hang out on the plateau at 15 meters and you can possibly see sharks.
    BLUE SEA DIVERS, 0000 MAHE
    Ray&#039;s point <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★3.9)</span>

    Ray's point (★3.9)

    20 min from Beau Vallon Beach and 17min from Bel Ombre Marina. Mooring up in front of Anse du riz. Ray’s point is a beautiful reef along the granite rocks at a maximum depth of 17m. Sometimes light/strong current.
    BLUE SEA DIVERS, 0000 MAHE
    Willy‘s Rock <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.0)</span>

    Willy‘s Rock (★4.0)

    About 15min from Beau Vallon beach and 15min from Bel Ombre marina. We anchor on the sand next to the site. Beautiful dive on around a seamount at a maximum depth of 13m. Sometimes light current, sometimes strong current.
    BLUE SEA DIVERS, 0000 MAHE
    Whale Rock, Seychelles <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.1)</span>

    Whale Rock, Seychelles (★4.1)

    15 min from Beau Vallon Beach and 17min from Bel Ombre Marina. Anchoring on the sand next to the rocks. Whale rock is a beautiful dive around granite rocks at a maximum depth of 17m. Sometimes light/strong current.
    BLUE SEA DIVERS, 0000 MAHE
    Dredger Rock, Mahé <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.1)</span>

    Dredger Rock, Mahé (★4.1)

    About 10min from Beau Vallon beach and 8min from Bel Ombre marina. We moor up at the wreck’s mooring line. Shipwreck that lies on a sandy bottom at a maximum depth of 24m. Sometimes light current, rarely strong current.
    BLUE SEA DIVERS, 0000 MAHE
    Twin Barges <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.2)</span>

    Twin Barges (★4.2)

    8 min from Beau Vallon Beach and 5min from Bel Ombre Marina. Mooring up on the wreck’s mooring line. Two beautiful wrecks next to each other: the first one at a maximum depth of 22m and the second one at a maximum depth of 19m. Sometimes light/strong current.
    BLUE SEA DIVERS, 0000 MAHE
    Fisherman's Cove Reef <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.2)</span>

    Fisherman's Cove Reef (★4.2)

    5min from Beau Vallon Beach and 3min from Bel Ombre marina. Anchoring on the sand outside the reef. Fisherman’s Cove Reef is a reef with a maximum depth of 15m. Sometimes light current, rarely strong current.
    BLUE SEA DIVERS, MAHE
    Aldebaran Wreck <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.4)</span>

    Aldebaran Wreck (★4.4)

    The Aldebaran Wreck is a 28-meter long fishing boat that was sunk in 2008. It lies at a depth of 28 to 40 meters on a sandy bottom. Due to its depth, it is only accessible by experienced divers.
    BLUE SEA DIVERS, 0000 MAHE
    Beau Vallon Beach <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★3.8)</span>

    Beau Vallon Beach (★3.8)

    At Beau Vallon Beach in front of the dive center. We use this dive site for Open Water Course to do the confined water session. Sandy bottom at a maximum depth of 4m. Usually a little bit of surge.
    BLUE SEA DIVERS, 0000 MAHE
    Coral Garden <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.3)</span>

    Coral Garden (★4.3)

    5min from Beau Vallon Beach and 8min from Bel Ombre marina. Anchoring on the sand outside the reef. Coral Garden is a reef with a maximum depth of 17m. Sometimes light current, rarely strong current.
    BLUE SEA DIVERS, 0000 MAHE
    Aquarium <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.3)</span>

    Aquarium (★4.3)

    5 to 8 min to Beau Vallon Beach or 10 min from Bel Ombre marina. Anchoring on the sand just a little outside of the site. 3 bommies at 15 meters maximum depth on the edges. Sometimes light current on the surface, rarely current on the bottom.
    BLUE SEA DIVERS, 0000 MAHE
    Auberge Reef <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★3.7)</span>

    Auberge Reef (★3.7)

    About 10min from Beau Vallon beach and 13min from Bel Ombre marina. We anchor on the sand next to the site. Beautiful dive on a reef at a maximum depth of 13m. Sometimes light current, sometimes strong current.

    The best Months to Dive in Mahé

    Mahé, the largest island in Seychelles, offers exceptional diving conditions year-round. Water temperatures remain pleasantly warm, ranging from 26°C–29°C/79°F–84°F, making it ideal for divers in any season. Visibility generally varies between 15 to 30 meters/49 to 98 feet, providing clear views of the abundant marine life and coral reefs. Diving is possible throughout the year, but the period from May to October may present challenges due to the southeast trade winds. These can cause stronger currents and slightly reduced visibility. The calmer months from November to April offer optimal conditions, with lighter winds and gentler currents, perfect for exploring Mahé's underwater beauty.

    Top Wildlife Sightings in Mahé

    Mahé, the largest island of the Seychelles, offers a vibrant underwater ecosystem. Its coral reefs are home to a variety of common reef fish, including parrotfish, butterflyfish, and angelfish. Divers frequently encounter these colorful inhabitants, especially around popular dive sites like Beau Vallon and Anse Royale.

    Seasonal highlights in Mahé’s waters include sightings of whale sharks, particularly from October to November, when these gentle giants are more likely to be seen. Hawksbill and green turtles are also notable residents, with nesting and hatching events occurring from December to March. Stingrays and eagle rays can be spotted throughout the year, increasing the allure for divers seeking encounters with larger marine species.

    Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 200

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    Moray Eel

    Moray Eel
    900 Sightings
    J
    61
    F
    38
    M
    65
    A
    59
    M
    65
    J
    54
    J
    59
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    65
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    102
    O
    120
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    156
    D
    56
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    Hawksbill Turtle

    Hawksbill Turtle
    458 Sightings
    J
    26
    F
    9
    M
    39
    A
    35
    M
    29
    J
    19
    J
    24
    A
    36
    S
    58
    O
    82
    N
    61
    D
    40

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 25

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    Eagle Ray

    Eagle Ray
    332 Sightings
    J
    11
    F
    34
    M
    44
    A
    32
    M
    35
    J
    13
    J
    13
    A
    10
    S
    21
    O
    25
    N
    72
    D
    22
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    Green Turtle

    Green Turtle
    329 Sightings
    J
    14
    F
    34
    M
    19
    A
    30
    M
    31
    J
    14
    J
    14
    A
    28
    S
    25
    O
    40
    N
    54
    D
    26

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 27

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    Barracuda

    Barracuda
    205 Sightings
    J
    9
    F
    22
    M
    21
    A
    19
    M
    14
    J
    10
    J
    4
    A
    7
    S
    13
    O
    30
    N
    46
    D
    10

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    Total number of species approx.: 300

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    Octopus

    Octopus
    200 Sightings
    J
    18
    F
    23
    M
    24
    A
    31
    M
    9
    J
    1
    J
    0
    A
    7
    S
    10
    O
    33
    N
    33
    D
    11

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 600

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    Wrasse

    Wrasse
    89 Sightings
    J
    7
    F
    16
    M
    5
    A
    3
    M
    2
    J
    15
    J
    7
    A
    5
    S
    0
    O
    5
    N
    7
    D
    17
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    Whale Shark

    Whale Shark
    37 Sightings
    J
    2
    F
    0
    M
    0
    A
    0
    M
    0
    J
    0
    J
    1
    A
    2
    S
    4
    O
    28
    N
    0
    D
    0

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 90

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    Angelfish

    Angelfish
    761 Sightings
    J
    44
    F
    50
    M
    63
    A
    56
    M
    42
    J
    62
    J
    48
    A
    63
    S
    70
    O
    82
    N
    112
    D
    69

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 100

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    Parrotfish

    Parrotfish
    632 Sightings
    J
    49
    F
    45
    M
    45
    A
    48
    M
    33
    J
    39
    J
    34
    A
    58
    S
    61
    O
    87
    N
    88
    D
    45
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    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 130

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    Butterfly Fish

    Butterfly Fish
    616 Sightings
    J
    37
    F
    35
    M
    54
    A
    21
    M
    34
    J
    49
    J
    41
    A
    49
    S
    58
    O
    79
    N
    93
    D
    66

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 12

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    Lionfish

    Lionfish
    505 Sightings
    J
    48
    F
    27
    M
    17
    A
    45
    M
    26
    J
    33
    J
    29
    A
    37
    S
    45
    O
    72
    N
    101
    D
    25
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    Whitetip Reef Shark

    Whitetip Reef Shark
    358 Sightings
    J
    15
    F
    29
    M
    28
    A
    28
    M
    25
    J
    15
    J
    9
    A
    22
    S
    24
    O
    63
    N
    82
    D
    18

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 80

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    Stingrays

    Stingrays
    337 Sightings
    J
    20
    F
    28
    M
    24
    A
    31
    M
    19
    J
    24
    J
    11
    A
    24
    S
    31
    O
    44
    N
    58
    D
    23

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 8

    Alamy-Reinhard Dirscherl
    Bannerfish

    Bannerfish
    301 Sightings
    J
    16
    F
    23
    M
    5
    A
    19
    M
    14
    J
    24
    J
    25
    A
    41
    S
    38
    O
    30
    N
    38
    D
    28

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 28

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    Clownfish

    Clownfish
    295 Sightings
    J
    32
    F
    16
    M
    23
    A
    12
    M
    22
    J
    23
    J
    15
    A
    17
    S
    38
    O
    22
    N
    48
    D
    27

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 85

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    Surgeonfish

    Surgeonfish
    279 Sightings
    J
    23
    F
    18
    M
    15
    A
    13
    M
    12
    J
    20
    J
    18
    A
    16
    S
    29
    O
    33
    N
    56
    D
    26

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 3

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    Trumpetfish

    Trumpetfish
    271 Sightings
    J
    28
    F
    5
    M
    11
    A
    11
    M
    8
    J
    16
    J
    15
    A
    21
    S
    42
    O
    42
    N
    51
    D
    21

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 130

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    Pufferfish

    Pufferfish
    248 Sightings
    J
    13
    F
    18
    M
    7
    A
    11
    M
    13
    J
    26
    J
    8
    A
    14
    S
    6
    O
    47
    N
    62
    D
    23

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 30

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    Stonefish

    Stonefish
    207 Sightings
    J
    25
    F
    12
    M
    5
    A
    16
    M
    4
    J
    8
    J
    10
    A
    17
    S
    21
    O
    30
    N
    40
    D
    19

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 150

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    Sweetlips and Grunts

    Sweetlips and Grunts
    164 Sightings
    J
    18
    F
    11
    M
    9
    A
    6
    M
    15
    J
    12
    J
    5
    A
    16
    S
    27
    O
    17
    N
    13
    D
    15

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 60

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    Soldierfish

    Soldierfish
    147 Sightings
    J
    7
    F
    19
    M
    11
    A
    7
    M
    7
    J
    16
    J
    6
    A
    11
    S
    11
    O
    11
    N
    16
    D
    25

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 25

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    Boxfish

    Boxfish
    135 Sightings
    J
    17
    F
    10
    M
    13
    A
    9
    M
    10
    J
    6
    J
    2
    A
    11
    S
    7
    O
    23
    N
    21
    D
    6

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 250

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    Scorpionfish

    Scorpionfish
    126 Sightings
    J
    26
    F
    3
    M
    5
    A
    8
    M
    12
    J
    15
    J
    2
    A
    3
    S
    8
    O
    19
    N
    14
    D
    11

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 90

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    Goatfish

    Goatfish
    123 Sightings
    J
    12
    F
    15
    M
    9
    A
    13
    M
    7
    J
    5
    J
    8
    A
    5
    S
    9
    O
    4
    N
    19
    D
    17

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 110

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    Snapper

    Snapper
    121 Sightings
    J
    9
    F
    12
    M
    12
    A
    13
    M
    3
    J
    12
    J
    9
    A
    4
    S
    4
    O
    8
    N
    16
    D
    19

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 40

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    Triggerfish

    Triggerfish
    116 Sightings
    J
    7
    F
    10
    M
    11
    A
    3
    M
    6
    J
    12
    J
    6
    A
    13
    S
    14
    O
    8
    N
    6
    D
    20
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    Grey Reef Shark

    Grey Reef Shark
    100 Sightings
    J
    9
    F
    8
    M
    11
    A
    10
    M
    6
    J
    0
    J
    0
    A
    6
    S
    22
    O
    16
    N
    8
    D
    4

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 350

    Alamy-Andre Seal
    Damselfish

    Damselfish
    80 Sightings
    J
    6
    F
    5
    M
    15
    A
    3
    M
    3
    J
    7
    J
    11
    A
    6
    S
    2
    O
    3
    N
    13
    D
    6

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 40

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    Jackfish

    Jackfish
    67 Sightings
    J
    6
    F
    12
    M
    5
    A
    3
    M
    0
    J
    8
    J
    0
    A
    4
    S
    4
    O
    9
    N
    5
    D
    11

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 3000

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    Nudibranch

    Nudibranch
    56 Sightings
    J
    3
    F
    0
    M
    17
    A
    3
    M
    0
    J
    1
    J
    3
    A
    9
    S
    8
    O
    4
    N
    3
    D
    5

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 130

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    Pipefish

    Pipefish
    53 Sightings
    J
    1
    F
    0
    M
    1
    A
    5
    M
    2
    J
    4
    J
    7
    A
    11
    S
    7
    O
    3
    N
    3
    D
    9

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 250

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    Grouper/Basslets

    Grouper/Basslets
    52 Sightings
    J
    5
    F
    5
    M
    3
    A
    4
    M
    2
    J
    5
    J
    0
    A
    2
    S
    3
    O
    4
    N
    12
    D
    7

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 2

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    Nurse Shark

    Nurse Shark
    51 Sightings
    J
    5
    F
    7
    M
    0
    A
    0
    M
    0
    J
    11
    J
    0
    A
    2
    S
    5
    O
    12
    N
    9
    D
    0

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    Total number of species approx.: 55

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    Lobster

    Lobster
    43 Sightings
    J
    5
    F
    1
    M
    1
    A
    1
    M
    8
    J
    3
    J
    2
    A
    0
    S
    6
    O
    12
    N
    2
    D
    2

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 15

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    Tuna

    Tuna
    41 Sightings
    J
    4
    F
    1
    M
    1
    A
    2
    M
    0
    J
    2
    J
    2
    A
    0
    S
    4
    O
    3
    N
    19
    D
    3

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 15

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    Garfish

    Garfish
    31 Sightings
    J
    1
    F
    2
    M
    1
    A
    2
    M
    2
    J
    3
    J
    2
    A
    6
    S
    6
    O
    0
    N
    6
    D
    0

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 60

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    Squirrelfish

    Squirrelfish
    30 Sightings
    J
    1
    F
    0
    M
    1
    A
    1
    M
    0
    J
    0
    J
    0
    A
    1
    S
    0
    O
    5
    N
    7
    D
    14
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    Blacktip Reef Shark

    Blacktip Reef Shark
    27 Sightings
    J
    2
    F
    4
    M
    9
    A
    4
    M
    0
    J
    0
    J
    0
    A
    1
    S
    5
    O
    0
    N
    2
    D
    0

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 60

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    Spiny Lobster

    Spiny Lobster
    25 Sightings
    J
    2
    F
    0
    M
    3
    A
    3
    M
    6
    J
    1
    J
    0
    A
    2
    S
    0
    O
    2
    N
    2
    D
    4