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American Samoa (Fagatele Bay)

Volcanic marine reserve

Near National Park of American Samoa

Depth: 5–25 mLevel: Advanced Open WaterMay-October
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A submerged former volcanic crater turned national marine sanctuary, one of the best-protected ecosystems in the American South Pacific.

Depth

5–25 m

Recommended level

Advanced Open Water

Average visibility

20 m

A submerged former volcanic crater turned national marine sanctuary, one of the best-protected ecosystems in the American South Pacific.

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1 park within 30 km.

American Samoa (Fagatele Bay): 40 documented species

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14 km away

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Water temperature

28 °C

Current

Moderate

Access

Shore

Best season

May-October

Recommended certification

Advanced Open Water

Approx. price

40 USD / dive

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Best season
May-October
Approx. price
40 USD / dive
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American Samoa · South Pacific
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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

Humpback WhaleLeast Concern

Humpback Whale

Megaptera novaeangliae

SkipjackLeast Concern

Skipjack

Katsuwonus pelamis

Scarlet Cleaner ShrimpNot Evaluated

Scarlet Cleaner Shrimp

Lysmata amboinensis

Peacock Mantis ShrimpNot Evaluated

Peacock Mantis Shrimp

Odontodactylus scyllarus

Geography ConeLeast Concern

Geography Cone

Conus geographus

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ParkNational Park of American Samoa14 km away
CountryAmerican Samoa
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