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Lobster Canyon

Lobster Canyon

Mahebourg, Mauritius

Depth
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25m

Visibility
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13m - 38m

Entry
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Boat

Experience Level

Experienced


About Lobster Canyon

Named for the large amounts of lobsters to be found here. Getting to this "special" area will however, take some time. Boat entry starts in 20 meters of water to where it slopes down further just to end in a depth of 25 meters. Explore the beautiful reef you will find here before swimming to the gully behind the reef. This gulley ends in a cave teeming with different marine life and abundant lobsters. Excellent displays of corals outlines this cave.

Lobster Canyon Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Rock, Cave

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

25m

Visibility Range

13m 38m

Experience Level

Experienced

Best Gas

21% – 40%

O2
Marine Life

  • Eels
  • White Tip Reef Sharks
  • Eagle Rays
  • Tropical Fish
  • Groupers
  • King Fish
  • Various
  • Lobsters
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