L’Ilot
Also known as The Islet, this small, beautiful island only 200 meters from Mahe. This is a big passage with extreme currents at times. Depths range from 6 to 25 meters. An excellent drift dive.
Possible sitings include Whale Sharks, Guitarfish, Grey Reef and Nurse Sharks, Eagle rays in schools of 10-50, Bumphead Parrotfish, and Turtles.
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Potential Wildlife Sightings
Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content
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Total number of species: 200
Hawksbill Turtle
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Total number of species: 25
Eagle Ray
Green Turtle
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Total number of species: 300
Octopus
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Total number of species: 600
Wrasse
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Total number of species: 90
Angelfish
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Total number of species: 130
Butterfly Fish
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Total number of species: 100
Parrotfish
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Total number of species: 12