Samoa Americana (Fagatele Bay)
Near National Park of American Samoa
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
Water temperature
28 °C
Current
Moderate
Access
Shore
Best time
May-October
Recommended certification
Advanced Open Water
Approx. price
40 USD / dive
Plan your dive
- Best time
- May-October
- Approx. price
- 40 USD / dive
A submerged former volcanic crater turned national marine sanctuary, one of the best protected ecosystems in the American South Pacific.
Location
See on the interactive map1 park within 30 km — see the related spots section for more detail.
40 species documented in Samoa Americana (Fagatele Bay)
Critically EndangeredAlmeja gigante
Tridacna gigas
Least ConcernBallena jorobada
Megaptera novaeangliae
Critically EndangeredTortuga carey
Eretmochelys imbricata
EndangeredTortuga verde
Chelonia mydas
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
Bonito listado
Katsuwonus pelamis
Nearby parks
What is there to see on land, near this site?
National Park of American Samoa
14 km away
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