Msambweni

The eastern section of Msambweni Dive Site presents a significant drop-off, descending from 25 to 28 meters, creating an excellent environment for observing a diverse array of fish species. The reef’s structure consists of various coral formations interspersed with sandy areas, offering a dynamic underwater scene.

Critters at this site

The site is home to a diverse population of coral reef fish, and during certain seasons, divers may have the opportunity to spot whale sharks passing through the area.

Based on open observations nearbywithin ~25 km — likely to see, not necessarily confirmed at the site itself.

Blue-spotted Urchin

Astropyga radiata13 obs.

Collector Urchin

Tripneustes gratilla10 obs.

Red-knobbed Sea Star

Protoreaster lincki7 obs.

Flower Urchin

Toxopneustes pileolus6 obs.

Indo-Pacific Rock-boring Urchin

Echinometra mathaei3 obs.

Pentagonal honeycomb coral

Favites pentagona3 obs.

Spiny Cushion Star

Culcita schmideliana2 obs.

Amberfish Sea Cucumber

Thelenota anax2 obs.

Serpent Coral

Pachyseris speciosa2 obs.

Hawksbill Sea Turtle

Eretmochelys imbricata2 obs.

Pinkfish Sea Cucumber

Holothuria edulis2 obs.

Banded Sea Urchin

Echinothrix calamaris2 obs.

Blue-spotted Shield Slug

Chelidonura livida1 obs.

Ocellate Phyllidia

Phyllidia ocellata1 obs.

Banded Coral Shrimp

Stenopus hispidus1 obs.

Varicose Wart Slug

Phyllidia varicosa1 obs.

Bubble Coral

Plerogyra sinuosa1 obs.

Søpindsvin

Clypeaster humilis1 obs.

Søpølse

Holothuria fuscopunctata1 obs.

Domino Nudibranch

Phyllidiella zeylanica1 obs.

Blue-black Urchin

Echinothrix diadema1 obs.

Slangestjerne

Ophiocoma erinaceus1 obs.

Bluespotted Fantail Ray

Taeniura lymma1 obs.

Intermediate Valley Coral

Oulophyllia crispa1 obs.