Nursery

Shallow coral garden perfect for new divers and snorkelers.

Boat Access
8m Avg Depth
12m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site, known as Netrani or Pigeon Island, is located off the coast of Murudeshwar in Karnataka, India. It's a popular destination renowned for its clear waters and abundant marine life. The island offers excellent opportunities for both scuba diving and snorkeling. Divers frequently encounter vibrant coral reefs teeming with schools of fish, along with predators like barracudas and moray eels. On rare occasions, whale sharks have been spotted in these waters. Visibility typically ranges from 15 to 30 meters, making it a highly regarded dive spot within India. The island itself is uninhabited, and diving excursions are generally organized by operators based in Murudeshwar.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Famousness Well Known

Plan Your Visit

coral reefturtlebeginner friendlywide angle photographysnorkeling

Marine Life

barracudamoray eelparrotfishsurgeonfishtriggerfishbannerfishlionfishstonefishhard coralssoft corals

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Beginner

Shallow max depth of 12 meters and typically calm, clear waters.

Hazards:
boat trafficmarine life
Current Strength:

Mild

Diving Conditions

Water Temperature Now: 27.5°C

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