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Melala and Mutiva

Melala and Mutiva

Nacala, Mozambique

Depth
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18m

Visibility
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8m - 23m

Entry
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Experience Level

Beginner

Melala and Mutiva

Nacala, Mozambique

Melala and Mutiva
Depth
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18m

Visibility
Visibility Icon

8m - 23m

Entry
Unknown Entry Icon

Unknown

Experience Level

Beginner


About Melala and Mutiva

Sadly this reef has become one tenth of what it used to be. Due to the shell export business, the reef has been damaged and is now home to primarily Urchins. There used to be plenty of beautiful corals in the area but now they have sadly disappeared.

Melala and Mutiva Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Reef

Entry Type

Max Depth

18m

Visibility Range

8m 23m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas Mix

21% – 50%

O2

13% at 16m / 36%

O2
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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.

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