White Island (Whakaari)
An active volcano with underwater fumaroles nearby; land access has been restricted since the 2019 eruption, but diving around it continues.
Depth
5–25 m
Recommended level
Advanced Open Water
Average visibility
15 m
Water temperature
19 °C
Current
Moderate
Access
Boat
Best time
November-April
Recommended certification
Advanced Open Water
Approx. price
75 USD / dive
An active volcano with underwater fumaroles nearby; land access has been restricted since the 2019 eruption, but diving around it continues.
Location
See on the interactive map10 species documented in White Island (Whakaari)
Least ConcernDelfín común
Delphinus delphis
Least ConcernDelfín mular
Tursiops truncatus
Least ConcernLobo marino de Nueva Zelanda
Arctocephalus forsteri
Cazón
Galeorhinus galeus
Lisa
Mugil cephalus
Medusa luna
Aurelia aurita
Mejillón mediterráneo
Mytilus galloprovincialis
Ostra del Pacífico
Crassostrea gigas
Pez de San Pedro
Zeus faber
Pirosoma
Pyrosoma atlanticum
Ecosystem
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