Merville Patches
Merville Patches is one of the most iconic dive sites in the north of Mauritius, located off Grand Baie (between 9 and 15 meters deep), making it an ideal spot for introductory dives and beginner divers
The site is home to rich biodiversity in a well-preserved coral garden, including seahorses, stonefish, leaf fish and ghost pipefish
Dive Activity
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
The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.
Total number of species approx.: 300
Octopus
Green Turtle
The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.
Total number of species approx.: 12
Lionfish
The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.
Total number of species approx.: 28
Clownfish
The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.
Total number of species approx.: 130
Butterfly Fish
The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.
Total number of species approx.: 40
Triggerfish
The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.
Total number of species approx.: 8
Bannerfish
The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.
Total number of species approx.: 90
Angelfish
The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.
Total number of species approx.: 100