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About this site
Bawe South offers vibrant coral gardens teeming with reef fish, octopus, and occasional turtles. The sloping reef transitions to sandy patches at 18 meters, ideal for relaxed drift dives. Strong currents attract pelagics like barracuda and trevally. Visibility often exceeds 20 meters, with warm water year-round. The site's shallow sections near the island provide excellent snorkeling. Night dives reveal active crustaceans and hunting lionfish. Accessible by short boat ride from Stone Town, it's perfect for all skill levels.
Marine life here
Confirmed by our research team, reported by independent divers, or observed nearby via iNaturalist — each entry is labelled with its source.
Allard's AnemonefishAmphiprion allardiReported here · unconfirmed
Three-spot DascyllusDascyllus trimaculatusReported here · unconfirmed
Blue LinckiaLinckia laevigataReported here · unconfirmed
Black Longspine UrchinDiadema setosumReported here · unconfirmed
Indian Redfin ButterflyfishChaetodon trifasciatusReported here · unconfirmed
Red-knobbed Sea StarProtoreaster linckiReported here · unconfirmed
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