Tupapa Sandriver
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A sand channel with coral reef on both sides that starts in the surf zone and extends into the drop off. The northern side of the sand has a very steep wall, on the southern side the reef slopes off more gradually into the abyss. Depth 18 – 40 metres
The site has healthy coral and plenty of fish. Reef predators are common here and reef shark sightings are frequent when going deeper.
Dive Activity & Environmental Conditions
Top Wildlife Sightings
Most frequently spotted marine life based on dive logs
#1
Lionfish
3
Total Sightings
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F
M
A
M
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J
A
S
O
N
D
#2
Parrotfish
3
Total Sightings
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F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
#3
Triggerfish
3
Total Sightings
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F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
#4
Wrasse
3
Total Sightings
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
#5
Grouper/Basslets
2
Total Sightings
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
#6
Angelfish
2
Total Sightings
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
#7
Butterfly Fish
2
Total Sightings
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
#8
Goatfish
2
Total Sightings
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
#9
Trumpetfish
2
Total Sightings
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
#10
Stonefish
2
Total Sightings
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
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