The Opunohu Canyons
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About this site
Dive into dramatic underwater canyons off Moorea, where steep walls drop into the deep blue. Schools of barracuda and trevally patrol the currents, while reef sharks cruise the edges. Vibrant coral gardens cling to the slopes, teeming with butterflyfish and angelfish. Strong currents attract pelagic action, making this an exhilarating drift dive. Visibility often exceeds 30 meters, with water temperatures around 26-28°C year-round. Best suited for intermediate to advanced divers due to the depth and occasional surge.
Marine life here
Confirmed by our research team, reported by independent divers, or observed nearby via iNaturalist — each entry is labelled with its source.
Lemonpeel AngelfishCentropyge flavissimaReported here · unconfirmed
Orangestripe TriggerfishBalistapus undulatusReported here · unconfirmed
Lined BristletoothCtenochaetus striatusReported here · unconfirmed
Spotted TobyCanthigaster solandriReported here · unconfirmed
Brown Land CrabCardisoma carnifexReported here · unconfirmed
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