NBM Dive Site Resource
Drop Zone
Ponta do Ouro, Maputo Province, Mozambique
UNVERIFIED — Drop Zone is a currently documented Mozambique dive site in Ponta do Ouro and Maputo National Park coast. Shallow coral and rock site with turtles; used as an accessible introduction.
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Aquatic life at this dive site
What divers may encounter
Three reviewed connections are featured here. Sightings vary by season, conditions, and chance, so they are never guaranteed.
Aquatic life research in progress
NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.
Aquatic life research in progress
NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.
Aquatic life research in progress
NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.
Site media
Photographs
Three views rotate from the published gallery on each visit.
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Dive videos
Three featured video positions are reserved on every profile.Published reference location
Location map
The marker shows the public coordinates associated with this profile. Confirm current access, moorings, and departure details before the dive.Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
Recent field observations
Diver-reported temperatures
Automatically checked observations from dives during the past 14 days. Three reports are visible at a time; scroll for more.A report that passes the automatic checks will appear here with the dive date, diver’s display name, and temperatures at each depth.
Reports are automatically checked for plausible dates, depths, and temperatures. They are observations, not forecasts; confirm conditions before diving.
Why divers know this place
Highlights
Shallow coral and rock site with turtles; used as an accessible introduction.
Before you arrive
Access notes
Coordinate is a conservative rounded locality display point only—not an entry, launch, mooring, reef position, cave entrance, shot line, drop point, ascent line or navigation waypoint. Confirm current marine-park fees, permits, closures, operator access and emergency procedures.
Plan within your training
Conditions and hazards
Surf launch, boat traffic, surge and changing open-ocean conditions despite the shallow profile. Additional shared hazards include surf or open-ocean launching, boat traffic, separation, changing visibility and current, entanglement, marine-life interaction, and decompression illness. Follow the selected operator's briefing and remain within certification and gas limits.
At the site
Facilities and support
Current Ponta operator advertises air fills, rental gear, emergency oxygen, first aid, radio, camera rinse and guided boat support.
Independent resource notice
This record is a starting point for independent verification. Access, closures, moorings, weather, currents, depth, visibility, operator availability, and site conditions can change without notice. Confirm current information with the responsible operator, property owner, managing authority, or another qualified local source before planning or attempting a dive.