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- Water Sports in Andaman Islands
- Scuba Diving in Andaman Islands
Some of the best coastlines in India are located on Havelock Island, also known as Swaraj Dweep, in the Andaman Islands. Havelock Island offers several different water sports, and scuba diving is one of the most strenuous among them. There are multiple sites available in Havelock Island for Scuba diving. Below are some top sites for scuba diving:
Turtle Beach
Aquarium
Lighthouse
Mac Point
Seduction Point
The Wall
Minerva Ledge
Johnny’s Gorge
South Button (accessible via Havelock)
Turtle Beach is a great diving destination in Havelock Island, in the Andaman Islands, India, and the best diving site in India for every type of diver, from the novice with no swimming experience to the professional diver. Turtle Beach offers you the opportunity to dive among colourful fish, and the sandy shores of coral reefs close to the shoreline. You will experience a clear underwater view of the rich marine life and will get to explore marine life like never before.
The sea turtles visit Turtle Beach, and that aspect of the beach makes it a haven for divers. You are generally able to witness these three sea turtle species at Turtle Beach on Havelock Island:
- Green Turtle,
- Hawksbill Turtle,
- Leatherback Turtle
Watching them glide peacefully through the clear waters adds something truly special to the experience. And the divers can also watch the turtle hatching during the season.
Why Choose Turtle Beach for Diving in the Andaman Islands?
Turtle Beach in the Havelock Islands is a good choice for beginner-level divers, and the coral garden and life, along with various species, make it a good spot for multiple dive visits too. The diving site at Turtle Beach also provides certification courses for students of scuba diving.
Around 80% of the reef area at Turtle Beach is covered with a staghorn coral garden. The reef begins at a shallow depth of 3 meters and goes up to a depth of 10 meters. Turtle Beach features a sub-tidal reef type, with little to mild water currents expected. The Best Time To Scuba Dive at Turtle Beach in Havelock Island is from October to May, and the ideal time is from 5:10 am to 1:30 pm.
Marine Life at Turtle Beach in Havelock Island
Scuba diving at Turtle Beach in Havelock Island will uncover a very unknown and interesting underwater world. You will see a lot of unique and beautiful creatures swimming around you in the incredibly clean water when you dive. The most common creatures you come across in while diving at the Turtle Beach are
- Octopus
- Lobsters
- Clownfish (Nemo fish)
- Bannerfish
- Trevally
- Starfish
- Parrotfish
- Triggerfish
- Butterflyfish
- Sweetlips and many more
There are some more species you can spot occasionally, such as turtles, manta rays, squid, lionfish, dolphins, and more. Some regular and professional divers also spot the humphead parrotfish, crocodile fish, and a handful of strange species of marine life at this diving site.
The coral formations at Turtle Beach are equally impressive. The underwater landscape is filled with:
- Staghorn coral
- Table coral
- Mushroom coral
- Fan coral
- Brain coral
- Sea anemones
- Sea urchins
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