Scuba diving in Tikehau
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French Polynesia, a world diving sanctuary
French Polynesia is a scuba diving paradise, offering exceptional dive sites spread over several archipelagos. Hundreds of species of fish, including a wide variety of sharks, thrive in this ideal habitat and play a crucial role in the marine ecosystem. In 2006, French Polynesia established a shark sanctuary, helping to conserve sharks and protect marine biodiversity.
French Polynesia is renowned as a must-see diving destination, diving in Tuamotu is an unforgettable experience that combines adventure, natural beauty and encounters with exceptional marine life.
This group of islands, an hour's flight from Tahiti, offers some of the world's best dive sites thanks to its great marine biodiversity and magnificent coral reefs. The crystal-clear waters often offer 30 to 40-metre visibility, making diving even more impressive. The passes between the lagoons and the ocean are ideal for drift dives, offering thrills to experienced and novice divers alike.
Tikehau, Polynesia's new diving mecca
In recent years, diving in Rangiroa or Fakarava has become a must for divers. More recently, with the development of the atoll's tourist industry, the diving in Tikehau is becoming an increasingly sought-after stopover that has nothing to envy its two Tuamotu sister islands.
Tikehau Atoll, once recognized by Yves Coustaud as the world's most fish-rich atoll, is gradually opening up to tourism and diving enthusiasts. Its crystal-clear waters, exceptional marine biodiversity and breathtaking underwater scenery make it an increasingly sought-after destination for scuba diving enthusiasts.
Tikehau is renowned for its varied underwater topography, including passes, canyons, coral gardens and breathtaking drop-offs, offering a variety of experiences to suit all levels of diver.
"Tikehau, the fishiest atoll" according to Yves Coustaud
Tikehau's marine biodiversity is one of the richest in French Polynesia, with over 300 species of fish. The coral reefs are in excellent health.
Notable species include almost a dozen species of shark, including grey, whitetip, blacktip, nurse, silky, hammerhead and tiger sharks. But there are also rays: manta rays, leopard rays and stingrays, offshore fish: tuna, jacks, barracudas or reef fish: clownfish, angelfish, butterflyfish, moray eels, surgeonfish and many other species. Turtles and dolphins can also be seen.
Not to mention the many species of coral and other aquatic animals that line the seabed.