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Netrani Island

Rocky islet
Depth: 5–25 mLevel: Open WaterOctober-May
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A heart-shaped island off the coast of Karnataka, one of the finest spots in mainland India.

Depth

5–25 m

Recommended level

Open Water

Average visibility

12 m

A heart-shaped islet off the coast of Karnataka, the principal diving destination of mainland western India.

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Netrani Island: 56 documented species

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Water temperature

27 °C

Current

Moderate

Access

Boat

Best season

October-May

Recommended certification

Open Water

Approx. price

40 USD / dive

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Best season
October-May
Approx. price
40 USD / dive
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Similar depth

India · Karnataka
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Giant ClamCritically Endangered

Giant Clam

Tridacna gigas

Giant AnemoneNot Evaluated

Giant Anemone

Stichodactyla gigantea

Disc AnemoneNot Evaluated

Disc Anemone

Discosoma nummiforme

Ritteri AnemoneNot Evaluated

Ritteri Anemone

Heteractis magnifica

Spotted Garden EelLeast Concern

Spotted Garden Eel

Heteroconger hassi

Harlequin Snake EelLeast Concern

Harlequin Snake Eel

Myrichthys colubrinus

Warty SlugNot Evaluated

Warty Slug

Onchidium verruculatum

Great BarracudaLeast Concern

Great Barracuda

Sphyraena barracuda

Scarlet Cleaner ShrimpNot Evaluated

Scarlet Cleaner Shrimp

Lysmata amboinensis

Peacock Mantis ShrimpNot Evaluated

Peacock Mantis Shrimp

Odontodactylus scyllarus

Brown-line PaperbubbleNot Evaluated

Brown-line Paperbubble

Hydatina physis

Geography ConeLeast Concern

Geography Cone

Conus geographus

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