Cabbage Patch
Conditions & tides
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About this site
This site off West Island features a vibrant coral garden with dense cabbage corals, giving it a lush underwater forest feel. The shallow reef slopes gently, making it ideal for beginners. Expect encounters with reef sharks, turtles, and colorful tropical fish. Visibility is excellent, often exceeding 30 meters. The Indian Ocean currents bring nutrient-rich waters, supporting a thriving ecosystem. The site is sheltered, offering calm conditions most of the year.
Marine life here
Confirmed by our research team, reported by independent divers, or observed nearby via iNaturalist — each entry is labelled with its source.
Whitecheek SurgeonfishAcanthurus nigricansReported here · unconfirmed
Lemonpeel AngelfishCentropyge flavissimaReported here · unconfirmed
Powder Blue TangAcanthurus leucosternonReported here · unconfirmed
Threadfin ButterflyfishChaetodon aurigaReported here · unconfirmed
Bluestriped SnapperLutjanus kasmiraReported here · unconfirmed
Palenose ParrotfishScarus psittacusReported here · unconfirmed
Ornate ButterflyfishChaetodon ornatissimusReported here · unconfirmed
Strawberry Hermit CrabCoenobita perlatusReported here · unconfirmed
Brown Land CrabCardisoma carnifexReported here · unconfirmed
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