Scuba diving locations in Comoros:

In the waters around the islands lives the coelacanth, a fish once thought to have been extinct for millions of years until, in the second half of the last century, an ichthyologist learned that Comorian fishermen regularly caught coelacanths in the deep waters surrounding the islands of Grande Comore and Anjouan. The other sea life you can see are dolphins, electric rays, anemones, clownfish, coral formations and barrel sponges.

When to scuba dive in Comoros:

All year round, with a standard water temperature of 25C.

Local standards for gear:

The best scuba diving spots in Comoros:

• The Coelacanth is a vertical drop-off, accessible when the sea is calm, containing gorgeous coral formations, magnificent barrel sponges, anemones and an abundance of small fishes.

• The Vailheu Bank covers a variety of depths and offers the chance to see big fish such as white-tip (reef) sharks, hammerhead sharks, jewfishes, giant trevallies, tunas and giant wrasses.

• The Massiwa is a huge wreck, lying 100ft at its lowest, abled to be dived within. Lots of giant clams.

The best spots to snorkel in Comoros:

Fun scuba Facts:

Country data:

Administrative details

• Currency: Comorian franc (KMF)
• Population: is about 798,000 (2010)
• Time Zone: EAT (GMT+3)
• Main languages spoken: Comorian, Arabic, French ## Diveable overseas territories: Mayotte

Comorian Island diving federations:

Local diving laws and regulations (and PADI-equivalent certifications):

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