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Acropora Shore Gardens

Acropora Shore Gardens

Efate Island, Vanuatu

Depth
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15m

Visibility
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15m - 45m

Entry
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Shore

Experience Level

Beginner

Acropora Shore Gardens

Efate Island, Vanuatu

Acropora Shore Gardens
Depth
Depth Icon

15m

Visibility
Visibility Icon

15m - 45m

Entry
Shore Entry Icon

Shore

Experience Level

Beginner


About Acropora Shore Gardens

Reaching a maximum depth of 15 meters, this dive is known to be the most popular dive on Efate Island. Very easy shore entry leads to a gradual slope. this slope takes you to a beautiful underwater landscape filled with prolific colorful corals and marine life in abundance. Very topograohical and ideal for underwater photography. All level divers welcome.

Acropora Shore Gardens Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Other, Reef

Entry Type

Shore

Max Depth

15m

Visibility Range

15m 45m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas Mix

21%

O2

11% at 13m / 36%

O2
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Marine Life

  • Cardinal Fish
  • Fusiliers
  • Groupers
  • Moray Eels
  • Parrot Fish
  • Sand Perch
  • Snappers
  • Surgeon Fish
  • Turtles
  • Various
  • Wrasse
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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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