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Senegal

Divesites
32
Centers
2
Courses & Events
11
Wildlife
26

Explore Senegal

Diving in Senegal offers an exceptional underwater experience that blends vibrant marine life with captivating dive environments. The waters off the Senegalese coast are teeming with diverse species, from colorful tropical fish to majestic sea turtles and even the occasional dolphin. This rich biodiversity makes it a paradise for underwater photographers and marine enthusiasts alike. The country is home to several stunning coral reefs, which serve as both a habitat for marine life and a breathtaking backdrop for divers exploring these underwater gardens.

Senegal's dive environments are as varied as they are intriguing. Enthusiasts can explore everything from shallow reefs perfect for novice divers to dramatic wall dives that drop into the azure depths, offering thrilling adventures for the more experienced. The presence of intriguing shipwrecks provides an added layer of mystery and exploration, often becoming artificial reefs themselves. While shore dives offer easy access to some sites, boat dives and liveaboard trips allow divers to reach more remote locations, ensuring a comprehensive experience of Senegal's underwater marvels.

A notable feature of diving in Senegal is its seasonal diversity. The water temperatures range from 21°C–30°C/70°F–86°F throughout the year, allowing divers to enjoy comfortable conditions almost year-round. During certain seasons, divers have the unique opportunity to witness the migration of humpback whales, an awe-inspiring sight that makes Senegal stand out as an unforgettable dive destination.

Power Plug Type
C, E
Payment Method
AMEX, DC, JCB, Cir, Plus
Airports
DSS
Currency
XOF
Dial Code
+221
Electricity
230V
Time
UTC +0

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Dive Centers

Dive Sites

Top Wildlife Sightings in Senegal

Senegal's coastal waters harbor a diverse array of marine life, appealing to divers and marine enthusiasts alike. The country's reefs are home to common fish species such as parrotfish, angelfish, and butterflyfish, which are frequently encountered by divers exploring the vibrant underwater ecosystems. These species thrive in the warm Atlantic waters, providing a colorful spectacle against the backdrop of the coral reefs.

Seasonal highlights include the sightings of larger marine creatures. From November to May, diving enthusiasts may encounter various shark species, including the nurse shark, which are more prevalent during cooler months. Sea turtles, such as the green and loggerhead turtles, are also more commonly seen nesting along Senegal's beaches, particularly from June to October. Manta rays occasionally grace the waters, although sightings are less predictable, adding an element of surprise to any dive adventure in this region.

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: 200

Moray Eel

560 Sightings
J
37
F
26
M
14
A
22
M
27
J
37
J
47
A
75
S
76
O
50
N
103
D
46

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Total number of species: 27

Barracuda

58 Sightings
J
3
F
1
M
1
A
0
M
1
J
6
J
4
A
4
S
8
O
8
N
15
D
7

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Total number of species: 300

Octopus

40 Sightings
J
3
F
2
M
0
A
4
M
1
J
6
J
3
A
9
S
3
O
4
N
1
D
4

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Total number of species: 90

Angelfish

413 Sightings
J
38
F
25
M
9
A
18
M
19
J
38
J
27
A
41
S
51
O
54
N
70
D
23

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Total number of species: 85

Surgeonfish

394 Sightings
J
35
F
22
M
9
A
17
M
23
J
36
J
25
A
38
S
39
O
45
N
69
D
36

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Total number of species: 130

Butterfly Fish

339 Sightings
J
33
F
20
M
5
A
14
M
11
J
36
J
21
A
32
S
34
O
48
N
57
D
28

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Total number of species: 100

Parrotfish

324 Sightings
J
23
F
17
M
4
A
10
M
12
J
29
J
23
A
34
S
27
O
47
N
61
D
37

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Total number of species: 80

Stingrays

319 Sightings
J
29
F
15
M
11
A
9
M
14
J
18
J
21
A
24
S
46
O
36
N
67
D
29

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Total number of species: 130

Pufferfish

209 Sightings
J
16
F
12
M
2
A
13
M
13
J
19
J
14
A
29
S
30
O
22
N
25
D
14

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Total number of species: 20

Porcupinefish

188 Sightings
J
29
F
8
M
8
A
5
M
7
J
23
J
16
A
10
S
10
O
24
N
29
D
19

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Total number of species: 60

Soldierfish

179 Sightings
J
13
F
10
M
3
A
6
M
9
J
20
J
20
A
12
S
16
O
26
N
28
D
16

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Total number of species: 3

Trumpetfish

153 Sightings
J
9
F
12
M
4
A
3
M
10
J
16
J
11
A
23
S
16
O
16
N
23
D
10

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Total number of species: 250

Grouper/Basslets

141 Sightings
J
14
F
10
M
5
A
4
M
4
J
14
J
13
A
26
S
12
O
7
N
25
D
7

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Total number of species: 350

Damselfish

110 Sightings
J
11
F
4
M
4
A
4
M
3
J
3
J
10
A
20
S
20
O
9
N
10
D
12

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Total number of species: 250

Scorpionfish

107 Sightings
J
15
F
6
M
4
A
3
M
7
J
6
J
7
A
19
S
14
O
10
N
10
D
6

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Total number of species: 7000

Crab

101 Sightings
J
17
F
3
M
6
A
8
M
5
J
9
J
6
A
13
S
15
O
6
N
7
D
6

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Total number of species: 3000

Nudibranch

101 Sightings
J
24
F
2
M
1
A
6
M
10
J
8
J
1
A
1
S
17
O
3
N
12
D
16

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Total number of species: 40

Jackfish

97 Sightings
J
6
F
2
M
0
A
1
M
6
J
10
J
14
A
8
S
17
O
5
N
19
D
9

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Total number of species: 120

Cuttlefish

75 Sightings
J
17
F
2
M
1
A
2
M
3
J
5
J
9
A
17
S
2
O
10
N
4
D
3

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Total number of species: 60

Electric Ray

74 Sightings
J
12
F
5
M
5
A
2
M
5
J
9
J
8
A
6
S
16
O
4
N
2
D
0

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Total number of species: 40

Triggerfish

73 Sightings
J
7
F
3
M
0
A
1
M
2
J
5
J
6
A
8
S
10
O
9
N
10
D
12

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Total number of species: 150

Sweetlips and Grunts

67 Sightings
J
8
F
1
M
0
A
3
M
2
J
4
J
5
A
6
S
8
O
11
N
8
D
11

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Total number of species: 3

Cornetfish

62 Sightings
J
11
F
7
M
1
A
2
M
4
J
11
J
6
A
8
S
5
O
3
N
4
D
0

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Total number of species: 60

Squirrelfish

61 Sightings
J
8
F
4
M
0
A
4
M
3
J
8
J
5
A
6
S
5
O
11
N
3
D
4

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Total number of species: 110

Snapper

50 Sightings
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2
F
0
M
0
A
0
M
1
J
12
J
6
A
3
S
4
O
10
N
5
D
7

Common Seahorse

34 Sightings
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5
F
1
M
0
A
0
M
2
J
1
J
0
A
0
S
0
O
3
N
18
D
4