La Source, Tahiti
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The site owes its name to a freshwater spring emerging from the depths of the ocean. It gushes out at 5-6 meters below the surface and is easily visible due to the column of fresh water escaping from it. This is what is called a halocline. This site is well-known in Tahiti for turtle watching.
This site is teeming with fish, and you may encounter sharks, but above all, it is a haven of peace for turtles that come to rest among the corals.
Dive Activity & Environmental Conditions
Top Wildlife Sightings
Most frequently spotted marine life based on dive logs
#1
Green Turtle
875
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#2
Whitetip Reef Shark
490
Total Sightings
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#3
Hawksbill Turtle
282
Total Sightings
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#4
Parrotfish
186
Total Sightings
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#5
Angelfish
159
Total Sightings
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#6
Triggerfish
139
Total Sightings
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M
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#7
Butterfly Fish
117
Total Sightings
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M
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#8
Soldierfish
95
Total Sightings
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M
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#9
Surgeonfish
88
Total Sightings
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M
A
M
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#10
Moray Eel
81
Total Sightings
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A
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