Prony Bay
A volcanic bay in southern New Caledonia, a humpback whale corridor in the southern winter.
Depth
5–30 m
Recommended level
Advanced Open Water
Average visibility
15 m
Water temperature
24 °C
Current
Moderate
Access
Boat
Best time
July-September (whales)
Recommended certification
Open Water
Approx. price
70 USD / dive
Plan your dive
- Best time
- July-September (whales)
- Approx. price
- 70 USD / dive
Location
See on the interactive map44 species documented in Prony Bay
Least ConcernBallena jorobada
Megaptera novaeangliae
VulnerableDugongo
Dugong dugon
EndangeredNapoleón
Cheilinus undulatus
EndangeredTortuga verde
Chelonia mydas
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
Anémona magnífica
Heteractis magnifica
Babosa de mar verrugosa
Onchidium verruculatum
Bigeye de arrecife
Priacanthus hamrur
Ecosystem
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