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Atnam
Hell-Ville, Diana, Madagascar
EntryBoat
Max depth39 m
LevelEstimated: Advanced and up
Water bodyMozambique Channel
Water temp26–29°C
Estimated from climate dataApr–Nov
About this site
Atnam is a dive site near Hell-Ville, Diana, Madagascar, in the Mozambique Channel. It is reached from a boat with a maximum depth of about 39 m. Commonly reported marine life includes manta rays, whale sharks, eagle rays, dolphins, sea turtles. Typical surface water temperature ranges from about 26 to 29 °C over the year.
Conditions by month
BestGoodMixedOctoberBest
Typically one of the best months here.
Marine life
Recorded nearby
Short-finned Pilot WhaleGlobicephala macrorhynchus
Green TurtleChelonia mydas
Spinner DolphinStenella longirostris
Grey Reef SharkCarcharhinus amblyrhynchos- Baensch's DamselPomacentrus baenschi
Narrow-barred Spanish MackerelScomberomorus commerson
Eagle RaysAetobatus
Manta RaysMobula
Nearby sites
- 1Rolland1.0 km
- 2Abyss12 km
- 3Banco Rosario14 km
- 4Shark Point Madagascar16 km
- 5Grand Banc Extérieur16 km
- 6South Canyon Madagascar21 km
Straight-line distances.
Sources: OpenDiveMap (ODbL) · Species occurrences: OBIS (CC BY 4.0), GBIF.org