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Puhana

Puhana

Tuamotu Archipelago, French Polynesia

Depth
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10m

Visibility
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15m - 45m

Entry
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Boat

Experience Level

Beginner

Puhana

Tuamotu Archipelago, French Polynesia

Puhana
Depth
Depth Icon

10m

Visibility
Visibility Icon

15m - 45m

Entry
Boat Entry Icon

Boat

Experience Level

Beginner


About Puhana

One of the most easiest dives on Fakarava Island. Puhana refers to a area inside the lagoon which is ideal for beginner level divers and dive training. Clear water drops to a depth of 10 meters where you will find a clean sandy bottom and abundant marine life. Very relaxing dive for intermediate and advanced level divers. great for night diving and underwater photography.

Puhana Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Other, Night

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

10m

Visibility Range

15m 45m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas Mix

21%

O2

7% at 8m / 36%

O2
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Marine Life

  • Groupers
  • Rays
  • Snappers
  • Tropical Fish
  • Turtles
  • Various
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Dive Site Hazards

  • Landmark Misidentification — Familiar sites can become unrecognisable at night.

  • Light-Induced Tunnel Vision — Focused light beams reduce peripheral awareness.

  • Depth Perception Errors — Reduced ambient light increases depth perception mistakes.

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