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Fish Factory

Fish Factory

Taveuni, Fiji

Depth
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180m

Visibility
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15m - 45m

Entry
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Boat

Experience Level

Experienced

Fish Factory

Taveuni, Fiji

Fish Factory
Depth
Depth Icon

180m

Visibility
Visibility Icon

15m - 45m

Entry
Boat Entry Icon

Boat

Experience Level

Experienced


About Fish Factory

On top of the reef you can watch the Titan Triggerfish nest building with dead coral. The rest of the site , starting at 12m and dropping off to 180, is filled with bustling anemones and countless schools of reef fish. Generally dived on a rising tide, we begin on the sand in the turquoise waters. Descending to 10 metres, you will find yourself hovering above the white sand floor amongst a multitude of coral bommies. If you are a more advanced diver you can descend further down the slope if you wish to achieve some depth, but in truth the best sights are to be found around the 15-20 metre mark. Drifting with the current, you will see schools of damsels and anthias darting about the bommies. With a closer look, pincushion stars and a variety of nudibranchs pepper the sea bed while large moray eels grope hungrily for food.

Fish Factory Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Reef, Shark, Drop Off

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

180m

Visibility Range

15m 45m

Experience Level

Experienced

Best Gas Mix

-1% at 178m / 21%

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Marine Life

  • Bannerfish
  • Blue And Gold Fusiliers
  • Golden Damselfish
  • Titan Triggerfish
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Dive Site Hazards

  • Hidden Depth Variations — Complex reef topography can conceal depth changes, leading to unintended profile variations.

  • Distraction from Marine Activity — High fish activity can distract divers and delay depth or gas awareness.

  • Rapid Surge Direction Changes — Surge near reef structures can reverse direction quickly, pushing divers sideways into unexpected areas.

  • Situational Awareness Loss — Divers may fixate on sharks and lose depth or position awareness.

  • Subtle Behavioural Shifts — Changes in shark behaviour may be missed without active observation.

  • Blue-Water Reference Loss — Lack of visual references increases ascent and descent instability.

  • Edge-Accelerated Currents — Currents often strengthen along drop-off edges.

  • Depth Perception Distortion — Visual contrast can distort perceived depth.

  • Terrain-Induced Descent — Divers may unintentionally follow terrain downward.

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