Windmill
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About this site
This dive site in Rangiroa's Tuamotus offers thrilling drift dives through a vibrant pass. Strong currents attract large pelagics like sharks, rays, and schools of barracuda. The coral-covered walls teem with colorful reef fish. Visibility often exceeds 30 meters, showcasing the dramatic underwater topography. Divers can spot dolphins and occasional hammerheads in the blue. Best suited for experienced divers due to the challenging conditions.
Marine life here
Confirmed by our research team, reported by independent divers, or observed nearby via iNaturalist — each entry is labelled with its source.
Common Bottlenose DolphinTursiops truncatusReported here · unconfirmed
Paletail UnicornfishNaso brevirostrisReported here · unconfirmed
Napoleon WrasseCheilinus undulatusReported here · unconfirmed
Titan TriggerfishBalistoides viridescensReported here · unconfirmed
Giant MorayGymnothorax javanicusReported here · unconfirmed
Humpback SnapperLutjanus gibbusReported here · unconfirmed
Moorish IdolZanclus cornutusReported here · unconfirmed
Scissortail SergeantAbudefduf sexfasciatusReported here · unconfirmed
Raccoon ButterflyfishChaetodon lunulaReported here · unconfirmed
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