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| Diving around Nuku Hiva in the Marquesas |
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Dive sites around Nuku Hiva are as unique as the
island itself.
Diving in Tahiti by Rod
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The plankton-rich waters attract unique species
such as melon-headed whales and scalloped hammerheads
along with other large animals such as manta rays.
Nuku Hiva is also known for dramatic cave and cliff
dives. Other species commonly found include sting
rays, tuna, parrotfish, triggerfish, scorpionfish,
snappers, and whitetip reef sharks.
Some of the established dive
sites around Nuku Hiva island include:
The Hammerhead Sentinel
Ocean dive 30–120 feet
Schools of scalloped hammerhead sharks and manta
rays.
The Pygmy Orcas
Ocean dive/snorkel 0–30 feet
Melon-headed whales at the surface offering excellent
shallow diving and snorkeling.
Dulcinea
Ocean dive 30–60 feet
Magnificent cave diving with canyons and arches.
Ekamako
Ocean dive 20–40ft
Huge cave dive where countless stingrays and lobsters
await.
The dive
operator is located in Taiohae on Nuku Hiva.
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