Diving : the discovery of marine biodiversity in Madagascar

Everything is extraordinary in Madagascar, and even around. This land arouses curiosity as well backcountry to the coast, and especially in its seabed. For some unknown, mythical or imaginary country for other, the Big Island is definitely there, between two continents : Africa and Asia. This island that attracted the Portuguese Diego Diaz 1500 is actually a land rich in adventure that is often the subject of visits by many browsers. Many boats have failed in its depths. Today, lovers and scuba diving enthusiasts love to explore their wrecks around Nosy Be.

The 4 wrecks

Around Nosy Be are eg four shipwrecks. The place ran these small and medium-sized ships later became a tourist area. It is called "The 4 wrecks ". The metal skeletons buried at 26-30 m from the surface of the sea are covered with corals. They become the favorite haunts of fish of all kinds. During your exploration, you will have the pleasant surprise of meeting, among others :
– Stingrays,
– Guitar streaks,
– Big tits,
– batfish,
– grouper.
Those who prefer the shallower sites can explore the forest of Gorgons.

Forest Gorgons

Whether you reserve this place in the name as impressive as what it contains ? - Fantastic animals flowing through exceptional marine life. A little deep, The Gorgons Forest is located 13-20 m deep. Right here, you really hear thou your dream dive to explore the marine biodiversity of Madagascar. The sight of these huge jellyfish occupying the premises will impress you for sure.

Shark Point

Always off Nosy Be, the third dive site well known to tourists is Shark Point. It is average depth, from 18 à 50 meters. His visibility allows you to observe gray sharks, Black-tailed sharks, hammerhead sharks and whale sharks from a distance, under water. These reef sharks like to nest in the depths of the warm waters of Madagascar.
Many other endemic species are not detailed in this post, and yet, many are populating this meeting point of the Mozambique Channel and the Indian Ocean. Would you like such nice swim with sea turtles ? These so vulnerable animals feel safe in the neighborhood, where there are fewer predators. We have not cited the humpback whales, manta rays and fish varieties of corals whose colors are admired. If you want to go further, move you to the coast of Tulear, southwest of Madagascar. Other dive sites await you.

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