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Aquarium

Mafia Island, Tanzania United Republic Of
★ 4.0 (1 review)
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All levels

Vibrant coral bommies teeming with millions of reef fish.

Boat Access
18m Avg Depth
30m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is a truly remarkable location, resembling a giant aquarium. It features expansive coral bommies teeming with life and surrounded by an incredible abundance of reef fish – millions in fact! The area is characterized by its stunning visual appeal due to the vibrant corals and diverse marine population.

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 reefbeginner friendlywide angleturtlefish soup

Marine Life

anthiasfusilierssweetlipssurgeonfishbutterflyfishgroupersmoray eelsgreen turtlevibrant corals

Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Shallow areas suit beginners; deeper sections for advanced divers.

Hazards:
boat trafficdepthcurrentmarine life
Current Strength:

Mild

Diving Conditions

Water Temperature Now: 26.7°C

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