Viva Shallow
Boat dive · Shallow reef
A vibrant shallow reef that suits beginners, photographers and anyone hunting small critters — seahorses, morays and lobsters all hide among the coral.
About this site
Viva Shallow is a vibrant reef between 7 and 12 metres, perfect for beginners and certified divers alike — and a real treat for photographers. There is a great variety of marine life and colourful coral, and if you slow down and look closely you can find seahorses, morays, lobsters and plenty of juvenile reef fish. Its shallow depth also makes it an excellent snorkel site.
Marine life spotted here
- Seahorses
- Moray eels
- Lobsters
- Juvenile reef fish
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