Ponta do Ouro
The southern coast of Mozambique, with one of the most studied bottlenose dolphin populations in Africa.
Depth
8–30 m
Recommended level
Advanced Open Water
Average visibility
15 m
Water temperature
24 °C
Current
Moderate
Access
Shore/Boat
Best time
All year round
Recommended certification
Advanced Open Water
Approx. price
55 USD / dive
The southern coast of Mozambique, with one of the most studied bottlenose dolphin populations in Africa.
Location
See on the interactive map59 species documented in Ponta do Ouro
Least ConcernBallena jorobada
Megaptera novaeangliae
VulnerableManta de arrecife
Mobula alfredi
EndangeredNapoleón
Cheilinus undulatus
EndangeredTiburón ballena
Rhincodon typus
Near ThreatenedTiburón tigre
Galeocerdo cuvier
Near ThreatenedTiburón toro
Carcharhinus leucas
VulnerableTortuga laúd
Dermochelys coriacea
Critically EndangeredAlmeja gigante
Tridacna gigas
Anguila jardinera moteada
Heteroconger hassi
Anguila serpiente de bandas
Myrichthys colubrinus
Anémona alfombra gigante
Stichodactyla gigantea
Anémona disco
Discosoma nummiforme
Ecosystem
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