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DIVING |
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Diving
in Noronha is from boat. Time to the dive
sites is between 2 and 30 minutes. The
water is warm and clear. Even diving without
a wet suit is possible, although wearing
a full lenght 3mm is recommended for comfort.
The 17 dive sites are very different from
one another and their underwater formations
make easy identification possible.
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SOME
FAMOUS DIVE SITES |
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| Naufrágio
do Porto
Depth:
9 meters (39 ft)
This
was a Greek cargo ship sunk in the
20’s, located in the harbor
area, a couple of hundred meters
away from the dock. It is an excellent
dive site for night diving. Marine
life is abundant and, since it is
a shallow dive, color can be appreciated
at its best. Even though the structure
of the wreck is dismantled, some
penetration is still possible.
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| Ilha
do Meio
Depth:
15 meters (50 ft)
You will enjoy the caverns and huge
rocks that are found here. Sharks
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| Resurreta
/ Canal da Rata
Depth:
16 meters (53 ft)
This is a calm cove with clear waters,
where drift diving is possible. |
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| Cagarras
Depth:
32 meters (106 ft)
Rocky sides, divided into shallow
and deep areas. A deep dive in protected
coves. |
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| Buraco
do Inferno / Cordilheiras
Depth:
25 meters (82 ft)
Open area with different options
of underwater navigation. Beautiful
rock formations resemble mountain
chains. |
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| Pontal
do Norte Grande
Depth:
40 meters (132 ft)
A submerged rock, huge like a skyscraper,
allows an impressive dive. It starts
on the sand with large fish, gradually
ascending to 20 meters (66 ft) of
depth.
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| Buraco
das Cabras
Depth:
15 meters (50 ft)
Odd looking volcanic rock formations
are surrounded by small schools
of fish. Frequently, this is the
starting point for a drift dive
that finishes at Canal da Rata.
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| Pedras
Secas
Depth:
17 meters (56 ft)
An excellent dive with very good
visibility. There are canyons, small
caverns and arches. A sandy bottom
is covered with life. Good possibilities
of finding sharks, stingrays and
turtles. |
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| Ilha
do Frade
Depth:
20 meters (66 ft)
Excellent dive site to spot sea
turtles |
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| Cabeco
Submarino
Depth:
25 meters (82 ft)
This is a meeting point for turtles
in the close by Baia Sueste. Numerous
rocks with huge fish. |
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| Luias
Depth:
24 meters (80 ft)
This dive site is similar to Pedras
Secas. Abundant sea life and huge
fish. It is one of the best dives
in Noronha. |
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| Navio
do Leão
Depth:
8 meters (27 ft)
This is a dismantled cargo ship
on a small bay. |
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| Cabeço
da Sapata
Depth:
40 meters (132 ft)
A
huge tower almost reaches the surface.
Excellent option for a multilevel
dive. It is here where the V17 ship
collided before sinking down. |
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| Caverna
da Sapata
Depth:
28 meters (93 ft)
Huge cavern with an easy access.
It is located on a rocky wall covered
with life. There is a space where
you can take off your mask and listen
to a funny whistling sound produced
by the surge. The cavern is in a
shallow area. On this dive you can
see spotted rays, angel fish, turtles
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| Corveta
V17 (Ipiranga)
Depth:
53 meters (175 ft)
This is a war ship lying down at
62 meters (206 ft) of depth on the
inside part of the island and protected
from the winds. It is found in a
navigation position and the structure
is practically intact. A bow cannon
is completely covered with sponges.
It is possible to see radios, clothes
from the crew, tools, beds, etc.
Everything is covered with abundant
sea life. It is an excellent wreck
but, being a decompression dive,
it is limited to very experienced
divers holding a certification with
training for decompression diving.
Bottom time is only 12 minutes at
a depth of 53 meters (175 ft)
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Laje
Dois Irmãos
Depth:
24 meters (80 ft)
Shallow rock formations, covered
with corals and sponges where sharks
frequently visit. |
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Morro
de Fora
Depth:
15 meters (50 ft)
This is an option for a relaxed
dive when the North side is calm. |
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