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Watamu Marine National Park

Watamu, Kilifi, Kenya

UNVERIFIED — Watamu Marine National Park is a broad protected-area orientation profile; exact named dive sites are represented separately where current operator evidence supports them. Its coordinates are a conservative locality display point only and are not for navigation.

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Old-fashioned maritime line drawing reserved for a future historic photograph
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WaterMarine
AccessUse a current licensed local operator and reconfirm park rules, fees, permitted zones, conditions, oxygen and emergency support.
ExperienceAll levels only on an operator-selected site and route
Maximum depthVaries by exact site; do not use this broad profile as a dive plan
Best seasonYear-round when conditions permit; generally calmer November–April
VisibilityVariable with monsoon, tide and weather

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.

Profile connection reserved

Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

Profile connection reserved

Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

Profile connection reserved

Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

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Photographs

Three views rotate from the published gallery on each visit.
Illustrated scuba diver reserved for a future dive-site photograph
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Illustrated scuba diver reserved for a future dive-site photograph
Dive Photograph PlaceholderDive-site photograph pending
Illustrated scuba diver reserved for a future dive-site photograph
Dive Photograph PlaceholderDive-site photograph pending

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Dive videos

Three featured video positions are reserved on every profile.
Dive-site video pending
Dive-site video pending
Dive-site video pending

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.
Published reference coordinates-3.35500, 40.02000
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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.
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No recent diver reports from the past 14 days

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.

Diver field observation

Report temperatures

Reports publish automatically when the date, depths, and temperatures pass the checks. You must be signed in to submit.

Depth readings

Dive-area module

Area coverage

This profile represents a preserve, sanctuary, park, or regional dive area rather than one underwater site. The sourced inventory below links to the named sites documented within its boundaries.

Before you arrive

Access notes

Broad protected-area profile only. It is not an entry, launch, mooring, reef position or navigation waypoint. Use exact named-site guidance from a current operator.

Plan within your training

Conditions and hazards

Current, surge, changing visibility, boat traffic, reef contact and marine-park restrictions vary by exact site.

At the site

Facilities and support

Watamu has current operator-based boat diving, training and rental equipment; reconfirm oxygen, communications, evacuation and chamber plan.

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.