Emerald Reef

Pemba, Tanzania

Depth

29m

Visibility

13m - 38m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Experienced

About Emerald Reef

This beautiful reef starts at a depth of around 5 meters and descends down to a depth of 30 or so meters where it runs off onto a sandy plateau which then leads to a drop off.The reef is covered in interesting marine growth and various colourful corals are abundant. This dive has some current and provides a possible speedy drift dive.The marine life in the aea is very good and there are lots of barracuda, wrasse, parrotfish, unicornfish and various others which patrol this area of reef.

Emerald Reef Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Reef, Drift

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

29m

Visibility Range

13m – 38m

Experience Level

Experienced

Best Gas

21% – 36%

O₂

Marine Life

Various

Weather Conditions

Water Temperature ℃

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