Watamu Turtle Watch
A stretch of coast with a long-running sea turtle rescue and release programme, complementary to the Watamu park.
Depth
5–20 m
Recommended level
Open Water
Average visibility
15 m
Water temperature
27 °C
Current
Moderate
Access
Shore/Boat
Best time
October-March
Recommended certification
Open Water
Approx. price
40 USD / dive
A tidal channel within Watamu marine park, with a notable concentration of feeding turtles.
Location
See on the interactive map53 species documented in Watamu Turtle Watch
Least ConcernBallena jorobada
Megaptera novaeangliae
Least ConcernBarracuda
Sphyraena barracuda
VulnerableDelfín jorobado del Indo-Pacífico
Sousa chinensis
Critically EndangeredTortuga carey
Eretmochelys imbricata
VulnerableTortuga golfina
Lepidochelys olivacea
VulnerableTortuga laúd
Dermochelys coriacea
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
Ecosystem
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