Nosy Be offers a great diversity of macro
and micro fauna, on any dive site
Nudibranchs and other molluscs
borders the mangroves of Nosy Sakatia
Macro diving spots in Nosy Be Madagascar
The macro is our passion
Searching for, a habit while diving
Macro themed dives in Nosy Be
Ghosts pipes: abundance from October to December
reproduction on some dive sites
Seasons for the special fishes of Nosy Be
Rhinopias : eshmeyeri on the plateaus,
frondosa in the bay.
Rhinopias, Macro stars in Nosy Be
Nosy Be is extremely rich in macro, thanks to a strong endemism, a current from Indonesia arriving on the northwest of Madagascar bringing eggs and larvae from the Pacific Ocean, and above all a calm, unpolluted, little frequented environment, where animals can develop quietly.
Macro diving in Nosy Be, Madagascar
Macro dive in the bay between Nosy Be and Nosy Sakatia.
Diving in the bay is simple and easy to access. No waves, no current. This fringing and calm reef environment is perfect for observing the multitude of small and delicate living organisms in the area: nudibranchs, seahorses, frogfish, leaves, ghosts pipes, pegasus, rhinopias... perfect conditions for filming, photographing or just observing.
Opposite some macro example in the bay of Nosy Be.
Macro diving on the plateaus, sponge garden, black coral banks.
After the island of Sakatia, environment is changing. Reefs in perfect condition stretch for a few meters to 1km, swept by variable tidal currents. Large passage area (whale shark, manta rays or tuna, depending on the season) but also a high density of small organisms, preferring this kind of environment: barrier reef. Nudibranchs, crustaceans, frog fish, leaf scorpion fish, ghosts etc.
Opposite some macro example on the Nosy Be plateaus.
Dive with the special animals of Nosy Be
Do you have a specific passion for an animal or a family? You're travelling around the world to see all the clownfishes, or all the hawksfishes ... We will take you to see those who are present in the area. With the rate of endemism in this part of the Indian Ocean, there's no surprise that many animals are only visible in the area. Especially in the macro, animals that have relatively limited movement capacity. (mainly molluscs, corals)
Opposite some examples of macro endemic to the Nosy Be area.
