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Taha’a Dive Sites
T he Paipai Pass - Currents flow amongst walls of black coral and T he Toahotu Headlands - In the middle of the Ceran Pass two
Distichopora coral of violet and yellow. The channels pierce underwater peaks rise up to 32 meters under the sea level,
the reef ending up in headlands, arches and grottoes. departing from 50 meters-deep. Around these all kinds of fish con-
gregate. Giant sea bass and napoleon fish.
O ctopus Cave - Inside the lagoon that divides Taha’a from
Raiatea and from 30 meters and deeper these underwater C eran Pass - This pass, also called Toahotu Pass, is flanked by
galleries are found. Shelters of molten rock and chambers with two high walls of coral covered with grottoes, the smaller
stalactites on the ceiling. ones being in the left side of the reef. Crustaceans, moray eels,
sharks and barracudas.
T he 323 Landmark - Claimed to be one of the most beautiful
dives in Polynesia, with the clearest waters in the island. Fire-
coral formations are present so be cautious. Sea bass, sharks, sea
jacks and unicornfish are regularly spotted.
