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| PONTAL
DO NORTE |
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| Huge
submerged rock that looks like an underwater skyscraper.
A beautiful dive that begins at sand level, with large
fish sightings, with a slow ascent to 20 meters. |
| Maximum depth: 42 m |
| BURACO
DO INFERNO |
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| Large
area with a diversity of distinct dive options. Beautiful
rocky formations. |
| Maximum depth: 25 m |
| CAGARRAS |
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| Rocky
coastal bottom divided into "Deep Cagarras"
and "Level Cagarras" This a deep dive in a
protected cove. |
| Maximum depth: 32 m |
| RESSURRETA |
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| Calm
cove at the border of a canal that always has clear
water. This is an excellent spot for drift diving. |
| Maximum depth: 16 m |
| ILHA
DO MEIO |
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| Some
caves and large lairs, with regular sightings of nurse
sharks (lambarus). |
| Maximum depth: 15 m |
| BURACO
DAS CABRAS |
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| Curious
volcanic rock formations with various schools of small
fish. This is generally the starting point for drift
dives ending in Canal da Rata begin. |
| Maximum depth: 15 m |
| NAUFRÁGIO
DO PORTO |
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| Greek
cargo ship that sunk in the 1920's, excellent location
for night and late-evening dives. |
| Maximum depth: 9 m |
| PEDRAS
SECAS |
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| A
spectacular dive offering maximum visibility. Rocky
bottom covered with sea-life surrounded by arches, canyons
and small caverns. Divers have an excellent chance of
encountering sand sharks and sea turtles. |
| Maximum depth: 17 m |
| MORRO
DE FORA |
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| Great
option for a tranquil and safe dive when the inside
ocean is calm. |
| Maximum depth: 15 m |
| ILHA
DO FRADE |
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| This
is an excellent point for sea-turtle sightings. There
is a distinct difference between area surrounding the
island and the open ocean. |
| Maximum depth: 20 m |
| LAJE
DOIS IRMÃOS |
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| Low
rock formations covered by sponges and corals. Frequent
sightings of fine beaked sharks |
| Maximum depth: 24 m |
| CORVETA
V17 |
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| Warship
that is in navigational position, almost completely
intact, with distinct bow cannon covered by sponges.
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| Maximum depth: 63 m |
| CAVERNA
DA SAPATA |
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| Huge
underwater cave, ample and easy to enter, with rocky
seaboard, many sponges and fish. |
| Maximum depth: 28 m |
| CABEÇO
DA SAPATA |
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| Huge underwater cave, ample and easy to enter, with rocky seaboard, many sponges and fish. |
| Maximum depth: 42 m |
| NAVIO
DO LEÃO |
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| Demolished
cargo ship in a small bay. |
| Maximum depth: 8 m |
| IUIAS |
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| Dive
spot similar to Pedras Secas, with a great deal of sea
life and large fish. One of the best dives in Noronha. |
| Maximum depth: 24 m |
| CABEÇO
SUBMARINO |
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| Meeting
point for turtles that frequent the Baía do Sueste
(very close). Many lairs with big fish. |
| Maximum depth: 25 m |
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The main dive sites in Fernando de
Noronha are marked on the following map. For more details,
click on desired point.
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Fernando de Noronha Islands are divided into two parts:
"Outside ocean" and "Inside Ocean."
The inside ocean, which is where the islands surrounding
the coast are located, has very calm waters between
April and November and between December and March it
experiences some waves lessening visibility. The outside
ocean always has clearer visibility than the inside
ocean, yet dive success still greatly depends on ocean
conditions and time of year. The best conditions are
normally between November and July.
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