Aride Bank Suggest edit

Seychelles Suggest · Praslin Suggest

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IntermediateDifficulty

IntermediateRecommended cert

30Max dive depth

30.0 mSite max depth

15.0–30.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

ModerateSurge

60 minAvg dive time

April to NovemberBest months

26.0–30.0 °CWater (summer)

24.0–28.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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Aride Bank is a renowned dive site located in the Inner Islands of Seychelles, near Praslin Island. It is known for its rich marine biodiversity and vibrant coral reefs, making it a popular destination for divers seeking to explore underwater ecosystems.

Diving at Aride Bank offers opportunities to see a variety of marine life, including colorful reef fish, turtles, and occasionally larger pelagic species. The site features both shallow and deeper areas, with interesting topography and coral formations.

Conditions

Visibility: 15.0–30.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: Moderate Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 26.0–30.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 24.0–28.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Boat Suggest edit
Permits required: No Suggest edit
Bottom types:
sand coral rock Suggest edit

Photo tips

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Wide-angle for coral landscapes, macro for small marine life.

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