Dive-site story
Nosy Tanikely is an uninhabited island marine reserve located south of Nosy Be. Protected from commercial fishing for decades, the surrounding fringing reef features pristine hard coral formations that cascade into a white sand floor. The site supports dense populations of resident marine turtles and schooling reef fish in sheltered conditions.
Resident green and hawksbill sea turtles feeding along the shallows and resting on coral heads
Expansive fields of branching Acropora and massive Porites corals
Frequent encounters with bluespotted ribbontail rays resting in sandy patches
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
The dry season through late spring offers optimal water clarity and settled sea conditions.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green sea turtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Hawksbill sea turtleEretmochelys imbricata | Common | ||||||||||||
| Bluespotted ribbontail rayTaeniura lymma | Common | ||||||||||||
| Leopard sharkStegostoma tigrinum | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Twobar clownfishAmphiprion bicinctus | Common |
Marine forecast
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