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Castor Shoal

Nosy Mitsio, Madagascar
Depth
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131ft
Visibility
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49ft - 148ft
Entry
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boat
Experience Level
Advanced

About Castor Shoal

This site is deep and has strong currents, thus suitable for advanced level divers only. Here you will find a spectacular reef of nearly 2 miles long and slopes down to a depth of 40 meters. Here you can also explore the majestic coral developed walls and drop offs nearby. A excellent and thrilling dive with great photo opportunity.

Castor Shoal Dive Info: Key Characteristics and Details

Unit Settings

Terrain and Features: Drift, Wall, Deep, Reef, Drop Off, Other
Entry Type:Boat
Max Depth:40m
Visibility Range:15m - 45m
Experience Level:Advanced
Best Gas:21% - 28% O2

Marine Life

  • Groupers
  • Leopard Sharks
  • Various
  • Turtles
  • Marble Rays
  • Game Fish

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