Makunudu Plateau

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Makundu Plateau is located at the south-eastern tip of the long reef near Makunudu Island. The Plateau itself is a shallow coral garden, 5-12 meters, with amazing coral hills and towers.

You can find here nurse sharks sleeping under the stony corals, and hawksbill turtles feeding on their favorite sponges.

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SSI Training Centers

19m / 62ft

Max. Depth

beginner

Level

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