Dive-site story
Located off the northwest coast of Mauritius, Poison Reef owes its name to the high concentration of venomous bottom-dwellers that blend into the surrounding hard corals. The topography features a low-profile reef interspersed with sandy gullies and scattered coral heads, providing sheltered niches for cryptic marine fauna. Divers navigate gentle slopes where careful buoyancy control is essential to avoid brushing against well-camouflaged predators.
Frequent encounters with scorpionfish and stonefish resting on coral bommies
Expansive sandy patches inhabited by stingrays and garden eels
Network of rocky crevices harboring multiple species of morays
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
The austral summer offers warmer water temperatures and the calmest sea conditions in the northern sector.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reef stonefishSynanceia verrucosa | Common | ||||||||||||
| ScorpionfishScorpaenidae | Common | ||||||||||||
| Red lionfishPterois volitans | Common | ||||||||||||
| Honeycomb moray eelGymnothorax favagineus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Blue-spotted stingrayTaeniura lymma | Common |
Marine forecast
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