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

Top Wildlife Sightings

Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

Moray Eel

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Ocean Sunfish

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Humpback Whale

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Reef Manta Ray

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Green Turtle

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Butterfly Fish

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Sand Eel

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Angelfish

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Parrotfish

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Bannerfish

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