9 Mile Reef

The dramatic scenery of Nine Mile offers drop-offs, pinnacles and big coral trees. A few swim-through's and overhangs add to the experience for the adventurous diver. This reef hosts the only species of free-swimming Nudibranchs in Maputaland which can be found on the drop-off along with Back coral, Green-wire corals and Gorgonian sea fans.

The coral tree is home to a number of species of small reef fish, including Sea goldies and Damsels. You can also expect to see an abundance of tropical fish, hard and soft coral, sponges, Moray eels, large schools of pelagic fish, Potato bass, turtles (Hawksbill, Loggerhead, Green and Leatherback) and, depending on the time of year, whales (Southern right and Humpback), Whale sharks and dolphins. Due to its distance from the launch site, this reef is not dived as often as the more accessible ones and is in excellent condition.

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