Tanikely Pain de Sucre

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© Peter S. (#417559)
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© Peter S. (#417559)

Tanikely Pain de Sucre

★★★★☆ (2,890)

Tanikély Nord, also known as Pain de Sucre, is a magnificent dive site in the Tanikély marine reserve. A marine reserve means no fishing and lots of fish.

It is possible to see pelagic species sharks, green turtle, large groupers and hunting jack fish. Enjoy to hover and immerse yourself in the beautiful gorgonias and sponges.

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Nudibranch Ecology

Nudibranch Ecology

Welcome to the Nudibranch Ecology course, where you will explore the world of nudibranchs in seven detailed lessons. Start with their classification and habitats, then learn about their locomotor, sensory and respiratory systems. Discover their complex reproductive strategies, their relationships with other marine organisms, their feeding habits and their important role in ecosystems. Explore their defense mechanisms and interactions with humans and learn more about their importance for research and conservation. This course will deepen your understanding of these extraordinary creatures and is ideal for marine biology fans, students and the curious. Join us and discover the secrets of nudibranchs.

November 14, 2026 +1 More
$2,181.93
CHF 1,775.00

Potential Wildlife Sightings

Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

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Green Turtle

Green Turtle
133 Sightings
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J
15
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18
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19
O
28
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23
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24
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Hawksbill Turtle

Hawksbill Turtle
82 Sightings
J
6
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12
M
0
J
0
J
0
A
11
S
15
O
10
N
17
D
11

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 200

Alamy-WaterFrame
Moray Eel

Moray Eel
43 Sightings
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5
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0
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0
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0
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J
0
J
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A
10
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O
17
N
11
D
0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 300

Alamy/Reinhard Dirscherl
Octopus

Octopus
11 Sightings
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11
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 80

iStock/Extreme-Photographer
Stingrays

Stingrays
144 Sightings
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10
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14
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J
15
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24
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20
O
24
N
25
D
12

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 90

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Angelfish

Angelfish
104 Sightings
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0
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0
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0
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11
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0
J
0
J
0
A
20
S
22
O
23
N
14
D
14

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 100

iStock-burnsboxco
Parrotfish

Parrotfish
88 Sightings
J
6
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0
M
0
A
0
M
0
J
0
J
0
A
22
S
15
O
19
N
15
D
11

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 130

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Butterfly Fish

Butterfly Fish
78 Sightings
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0
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0
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0
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0
M
0
J
0
J
0
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17
S
19
O
20
N
11
D
11

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 250

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Grouper/Basslets

Grouper/Basslets
77 Sightings
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0
F
0
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0
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11
M
0
J
0
J
0
A
17
S
0
O
21
N
14
D
14

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 85

iStock-mirecca
Surgeonfish

Surgeonfish
58 Sightings
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
J
0
J
0
A
10
S
13
O
14
N
10
D
11

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 8

Alamy-Reinhard Dirscherl
Bannerfish

Bannerfish
54 Sightings
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
J
0
J
0
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15
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12
O
15
N
12
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0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 3000

SSI-Peter-Schinck
Nudibranch

Nudibranch
49 Sightings
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0
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0
J
0
A
10
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15
O
12
N
12
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0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 40

iStock-wrangel
Triggerfish

Triggerfish
46 Sightings
J
6
F
0
M
0
A
0
M
0
J
0
J
0
A
0
S
11
O
16
N
13
D
0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 150

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Sweetlips and Grunts

Sweetlips and Grunts
45 Sightings
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0
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0
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0
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0
M
0
J
0
J
0
A
12
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0
O
10
N
13
D
10

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 28

Udo Kefrig
Clownfish

Clownfish
43 Sightings
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0
F
0
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0
A
0
M
0
J
0
J
0
A
0
S
14
O
17
N
0
D
12

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 350

Alamy-Andre Seal
Damselfish

Damselfish
35 Sightings
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
J
0
J
0
A
0
S
11
O
14
N
10
D
0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 130

AdobeStock-JirinaVFR
Pufferfish

Pufferfish
35 Sightings
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
J
0
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10
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0
O
14
N
11
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0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 60

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Soldierfish

Soldierfish
26 Sightings
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5
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0
M
0
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0
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0
J
0
J
0
A
11
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0
O
10
N
0
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0
iStock-June Jacobsen
Whitetip Reef Shark

Whitetip Reef Shark
22 Sightings
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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10
N
0
D
12

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 90

Shutterstock-Levent Konuk
Goatfish

Goatfish
21 Sightings
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0
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0
J
0
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11
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0
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10
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0
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0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 3

Shutterstock-Miroslav Halama
Cornetfish

Cornetfish
15 Sightings
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5
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0
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0
A
0
M
0
J
0
J
0
A
0
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0
O
0
N
10
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0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 25

AdobeStock_Vladimir Wrangel
Boxfish

Boxfish
14 Sightings
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0
F
0
M
0
A
0
M
0
J
0
J
0
A
0
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0
O
14
N
0
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0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 12

iStock/cinoby
Lionfish

Lionfish
10 Sightings
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0
F
0
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0
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0
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0
J
0
J
0
A
0
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0
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10
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0
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0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 50

istock-atese
Frogfish

Frogfish
10 Sightings
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0
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0
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0
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0
M
0
J
0
J
0
A
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10
N
0
D
0

Dive Centers Catering This Dive Site

SCUBA NOSY BE

SCUBA NOSY BE

AMBONDRONA, 207 HELL VILLE, Madagascar
AQUA DIVING NOSY BE

AQUA DIVING NOSY BE

HOTEL CORAIL NOIR, 207 DZAMANDZAR, Madagascar
YLANG DIVE CENTER

YLANG DIVE CENTER

Maison Ylang Nosy Bé, 207 AMBATOLOAKA, Madagascar
DOUBLE DEEP DIVING CENTER

DOUBLE DEEP DIVING CENTER

Orangea Ampasy, 207 NOSY BE, Madagascar

MANTA DIVING

Ambondrona Avaratra Route de l’Ouest, 207 NOSY BE, Madagascar

Dive Sites Nearby

SCUBA NOSY BE, 207 HELL VILLE
Tanikely Plage des Amoureux (★4.4)

Tanikely Plage des Amoureux (★4.4)

Diving site located at 12km from Nosy be, 35 minutes by boat. It is a park, there is an entrance fee of 20 000 ariary.Very beautiful diving site, very fishy and a lot of coral diversity
SCUBA NOSY BE, 207 HELL VILLE
Tanikely sud (★4.4)

Tanikely sud (★4.4)

The Tanikely park is very famous, beautiful dive site, full of fish, very beautiful corals, in good health, moreover easy diving, not deep, for all levels.
SCUBA NOSY BE, 207 HELL VILLE
Caida Wreck (★4.4)

Caida Wreck (★4.4)

Originally, it is a dhow filled with a cargo of sand that sank in 2004, having dived on it 6 months later, we realized that the wreck was already filled with fish, so we sank 2 other wrecks around it.
Mares, Janez Kranjc
Banc des gorgones (★4.1)

Banc des gorgones (★4.1)

Banc des Gorgones is located not far from Ambatoloaka. One of the first dive sites discovered where an abundance of gorgonian corals were found close to the coast.
SCUBA NOSY BE, 207 HELL VILLE
Mitsio Wreck (★4.5)

Mitsio Wreck (★4.5)

Located a 30-minute boat ride from the Lodge, the Mistio wreck rests on a bottom of at least 26 m. Reserved for the more experienced, it’s best categorized as a deep dive, and should be done with nitrox to better appreciate it.
SCUBA NOSY BE, 207 HELL VILLE
Rosario (★4.4)

Rosario (★4.4)

Rosario is a very good second dive site in the morning because it is not deep, site between 19m and 14m, nice field of fan coral, and good for macro.
SCUBA NOSY BE, 207 HELL VILLE
Louann (★4.2)

Louann (★4.2)

Dive site to be done as a first dive, site at about 20-25m. To be done on an ebb or flood tide. Drift, possible to go deeper, it’s a 20m to 50m drop-off. Better when it s low tide to high tide , there is more fish.