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Diving in Dakar

Explore diving in Dakar

Diving in Dakar is unlike other places in the world as the flora and fauna are a mixture of what can be seen in many places.

With a thermal amplitude ranging from 14 to 29 °, the aquatic fauna is a mixture of Tropical and Atlantic / Mediterranean fauna.

Visibility changes from dive to dive but each dive will be a different adventure and you will gain experience.

 

When to dive in Dakar

The best months for diving in Dakar are generally between June and November. It is also the hot season when divers will be in a 3mm wetsuit or shorty.

The rest of the year also offers great dives.

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Common marine life sightings for Dakar

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JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Sharks and Rays
Sting ray
Sharks
Mammals and Reptiles
Sea turtle
Ocean Fish
Trumpetfish / pipefish
Parrotfish
Surgeonfish
Butterflyfish
Eels and Echinoderms
Moray eel
Most likely sightingsPossible sightings

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