Combining
our personal experience of the Worlds’ Oceans, we can happily
say that the sea life found in Nosy Be is a complete “summary”
of the marine life.
Words
are not enough to list the attributes of all dive areas, the marine
life visible, the majesty and colours of the coral reef, the wondrous
colours and the variety of species to see. The only way is to
see them in person and draw your own conclusions.
From
the mysterious Dragon fish to the black albino corral reef, to
all the new varieties which have not yet been named. Their fearlessness
of man is incredible they are willing to approach you being so
unused to human presence. It is difficult to find a turtle fleeing
at our approach, never having been bothered by man and we are
determined our presence will not bother them.
The
piece de résistance of this ocean is the presence of the
largest mammal known to man the Whale Shark. It can be seen regularly
in increasing numbers from November to January, having found a
peaceful environment in this archipelago in which to eat and live.
These enormous and peaceful mammals move to the surface in order
to filter plankton from the water. Some can reach a length of
15 to 18 mt but are also gentle enough to keep us company.