

Best for beginner divers, 5-12m, boat entry, mild current.
Gorée Aquarium Epave is a shallow wreck site located 3000 metres off the coast of Gorée Island, Senegal. Resting at depths between 5 and 12 metres, the site is suitable for beginners and offers a mild current. Visibility typically ranges from 3 to 10 metres. Divers should be aware of sea urchins on the hull and active boat traffic at the surface. The site is accessible by boat and supports night diving. Species recorded around this area include green sea turtles, honeycomb morays, wrasses, groupers, pufferfish, scorpionfish, flatworms, cushion sea stars, round fantail stingrays, spotfin burrfish, sea hares, cornetfish, grunts, and combers.
14.66510, -17.40180
Watch where you place your hands and fins around the wreck, as sea urchins are a real hazard on and around the hull. Boat traffic at the entry point can be active, so stay close to your guide or skipper and keep your surface marker buoy ready for the ascent.
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Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
5-12m
Visibility
3-10m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
19-29°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
40 min
Species recorded around this area include green sea turtles, honeycomb morays, wrasses, groupers, pufferfish, scorpionfish, flatworms, cushion sea stars, round fantail stingrays, spotfin burrfish, sea hares, cornetfish, grunts, and combers.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners due to its shallow depth and mild current.
The wreck lies at a depth of 5 to 12 metres, with an average depth of 10 metres.
Access to the site is by boat only, located 3000 metres from the shore.
Yes, the site is suitable for both diving and snorkelling.
Diving at Gorée Aquarium Epave in Dakar requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Gorée Aquarium Epave in Dakar. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Gorée Aquarium Epave in Dakar. Water temperatures range from 19°C to 29°C.
Gorée Aquarium Epave in Dakar typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Gorée Aquarium Epave in Dakar typically ranges from 3 metres to 10 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.