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Manta Reef

Manta Reef

Inhambane, Mozambique

Depth
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28m

Visibility
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10m - 30m

Entry
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Boat

Experience Level

Advanced

Manta Reef

Inhambane, Mozambique

Manta Reef
Depth
Depth Icon

28m

Visibility
Visibility Icon

10m - 30m

Entry
Boat Entry Icon

Boat

Experience Level

Advanced

About Manta Reef
This dive consists of some very interesting sheer walls,a reef with a fairly flat top as well as some large pinnacles and gullies at a depth of about 25 meters.The reef and rocks here are both covered in absolutely beautiful coral growth,both soft and hard and in a variety of colours. The fish life around these features is nothing less than spectacular and you will find plenty of rays due to the various 'cleaning stations' here as well as turtles, scorpion fish, eels of all kinds, crocodile fish, trumpet fish, grouper, barracudas and much much more,it is even possible to see some reef sharks

Manta Reef Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Reef, Shark, Deep

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

28m

Visibility Range

10m – 30m

Experience Level

Advanced

Best Gas Mix

21% – 37%

O2
CNS Load (25 min)

14% at 26m / 36%

O2
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Marine Life
  • Barracuda
  • Bigeyes
  • Crocodile Fish
  • Fairy Basslets
  • Fusiliers
  • Green Turtles
  • Large Trumpet Fish
  • Morays
  • None
  • Potato Groupers
  • Red-Tooth Trigger Fish
  • Scorpion Fish
  • Sweetlips
  • Various
  • Yellow Snapper
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Location
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.

  • Gradual Narcosis Onset — Narcosis may develop slowly, making self-assessment unreliable.

  • Task Fixation at Depth — Cognitive narrowing at depth can reduce awareness of time and ascent rate.

  • Increased Gas Density Breathing Load — Higher gas density at depth increases work of breathing.

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