Boboss lalina

★★★★☆ (177)

Boboss lalina is a diving spot located behind Nosy Sakatia, a dozen km from the center. Between 25 meters and 14 meters. Best done on a rising tide.

About the species we can observe: good site for macro: crocodile fish, scorpion fish, leaf scorpion fish, antennae, stone fish, nudibrances ...

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Nudibranch Ecology

Nudibranch Ecology

Welcome to the Nudibranch Ecology course, where you will explore the world of nudibranchs in seven detailed lessons. Start with their classification and habitats, then learn about their locomotor, sensory and respiratory systems. Discover their complex reproductive strategies, their relationships with other marine organisms, their feeding habits and their important role in ecosystems. Explore their defense mechanisms and interactions with humans and learn more about their importance for research and conservation. This course will deepen your understanding of these extraordinary creatures and is ideal for marine biology fans, students and the curious. Join us and discover the secrets of nudibranchs.

November 14, 2026 +1 More
$2,181.93
CHF 1,775.00

Potential Wildlife Sightings

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

Alamy-WaterFrame
Moray Eel

Moray Eel
12 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 300

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Octopus

Octopus
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Total number of species approx.: 90

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Angelfish

Angelfish
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Total number of species approx.: 130

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Butterfly Fish

Butterfly Fish
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Total number of species approx.: 8

Alamy-Reinhard Dirscherl
Bannerfish

Bannerfish
12 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 80

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Stingrays

Stingrays
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Total number of species approx.: 100

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Parrotfish

Parrotfish
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Total number of species approx.: 28

Udo Kefrig
Clownfish

Clownfish
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Total number of species approx.: 25

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Boxfish

Boxfish
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Total number of species approx.: 12

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Lionfish

Lionfish
7 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 130

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Pufferfish

Pufferfish
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SSI-Peter-Schinck
Leaf Scorpionfish

Leaf Scorpionfish
6 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 85

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Surgeonfish

Surgeonfish
5 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 40

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Triggerfish

Triggerfish
5 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 90

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Goatfish

Goatfish
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Total number of species approx.: 3

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Trumpetfish

Trumpetfish
5 Sightings
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Panther Moray Eel (Dragon Eel)

Panther Moray Eel (Dragon Eel)
4 Sightings
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Whitetip Reef Shark

Whitetip Reef Shark
3 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 150

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Sweetlips and Grunts

Sweetlips and Grunts
3 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 60

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Squirrelfish

Squirrelfish
3 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 3

Shutterstock-Miroslav Halama
Cornetfish

Cornetfish
3 Sightings
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Dive Centers Catering This Dive Site

SCUBA NOSY BE

SCUBA NOSY BE

AMBONDRONA, 207 HELL VILLE, Madagascar
AQUA DIVING NOSY BE

AQUA DIVING NOSY BE

HOTEL CORAIL NOIR, 207 DZAMANDZAR, Madagascar
YLANG DIVE CENTER

YLANG DIVE CENTER

Maison Ylang Nosy Bé, 207 AMBATOLOAKA, Madagascar
SAKATIA LODGE

SAKATIA LODGE

Nosy Sakatia, 207 HELL VILLE - NOSY BE, Madagascar

Dive Sites Nearby

Scubapro
Sakatia reef (★4.0)

Sakatia reef (★4.0)

Located 10 minutes by boat from the Lodge, Sakatia reef offers the possibility of diving to a depth of at least 15 meters... The pleasure of discovering the seabed and macro...
Aqualung
Enzo (★4.8)

Enzo (★4.8)

Located just 10 minutes from the center, this site, with a minimum depth of 18m, is ideal for macro enthusiasts. A site to be anticipated with current as well.
Mares
Mahavelona (★4.5)

Mahavelona (★4.5)

Located 15 minutes from Sakatia Lodge by boat, the Mahavelona wreck is a site for advanced and expert levels. Site to be anticipated with current and changing visibility.
Mares
Sakatia (★4.5)

Sakatia (★4.5)

Operation wallacéa Diving spot. Reef check and scientific dive. For more information , please ask the operation wallacéa staff. 12 km from the dive center.
Mares
TIM’S REEF (★4.8)

TIM’S REEF (★4.8)

Just 2 minutes from the lodge, Tim’s reef is a tribute to a lodge guest who dived to the end... The halomitra that characterize this site make all the difference...
Mares
Mireille (★4.1)

Mireille (★4.1)

Situated just 2 minutes by boat from the lodge, Mireille is a very special site which must be visited with a guide as the orientation is very precise.
Scubapro, Stephen Frink
Olaf Sakatia (★4.4)

Olaf Sakatia (★4.4)

Just 5 minutes from the Center by boat, Olaf is a dive site for checking the level of divers before starting dives on our other dive sites. Easy dive site for all the diving level
Mares
Miora (★4.0)

Miora (★4.0)

Just 15 minutes by boat from the Lodge, Miora is a huge plateau that makes it an easy site for all levels. A site to anticipate with current and not the best visibility ever...
Mares, Predrag Vuckovic
Banc Louis (★4.3)

Banc Louis (★4.3)

Splendid plateau located 15 minutes by boat from the island of Sakatia. this plateau is ideal for all levels, beginners and more experienced divers alike will enjoy admiring the biodiversity of the seabed. the corals are in excellent condition!
SCUBA NOSY BE, 207 HELL VILLE
Banc des Licornes (★4.2)

Banc des Licornes (★4.2)

Plateaus at 13 - 19 m, superb coral reef, one of the most beautiful coral fields. Well-stocked with fish (lots of big stonefish).the coral look like new , no dammage, nice reef.
Aqualung
Banc des Pirogues (★3.5)

Banc des Pirogues (★3.5)

The pirogue bank inside the bay is often only accessible in June, July and August. The rest of the year, visibility is just too poor. Plenty of fish, beautiful diversity of coral, shallow, between 14 and 20 m. Best done between June and September for better visibility.