Compass Rocks Sodwana Bay
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16m depth. This area comprises of loose standing rocks surrounded by sand. The rocks are between Stringer Reef and Anton’s Reef. The name was given to these rocks as this made a good place to do compass navigation dives.
The rocks is home to plenty of juvenile fish which includes: Cardinalfish, Surgeonfish, Snappers and Rockcods (Grunters). Large rays are also found on the sandy areas between the rocks.
Dive Activity & Environmental Conditions
Top Wildlife Sightings
Most frequently spotted marine life based on dive logs
#1
Moray Eel
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#2
Butterfly Fish
5
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#3
Sand Eel
4
Total Sightings
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#4
Angelfish
4
Total Sightings
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M
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#5
Parrotfish
4
Total Sightings
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#6
Bannerfish
4
Total Sightings
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#7
Ocean Sunfish
3
Total Sightings
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M
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M
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N
D
#8
Sweetlips and Grunts
3
Total Sightings
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M
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N
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#9
Triggerfish
3
Total Sightings
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M
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D
#10
Stingrays
2
Total Sightings
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