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NBM Dive Site Resource

Aquarium (Tahiti)

Tahiti, French Polynesia, French Polynesia

Shallow lagoon coral ring with a Cessna and two small boat wrecks.

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WaterMarine
AccessGuided boat dive through a current local operator; no database boat relationship was inferred.
ExperienceIntroductory and open-water divers under professional supervision.
Maximum depthAbout 2–12 m / 6.5–40 ft.
Best seasonDived year-round where operators run; conditions govern access.
VisibilityOften 15–35 m; swell, plankton and weather can reduce visibility.

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.

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Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

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Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

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Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

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Photographs

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Dive videos

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Published reference location

Location map

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Published reference coordinates-17.57400, -149.61900
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Recent field observations

Diver-reported temperatures

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Diver field observation

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Depth readings

Why divers know this place

Highlights

Shallow lagoon coral ring with a Cessna and two small boat wrecks.

Before you arrive

Access notes

Reconfirm the exact route, depth, certification and emergency plan; overhead and wreck penetration require matching training.

Plan within your training

Conditions and hazards

Training traffic, boats, sharp wreck surfaces and coral contact; no penetration.

At the site

Facilities and support

Guided boats, tanks, weights and standard safety equipment; Tahiti has the territory's principal emergency 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.