Ifaty & Mangily · Madagascar · Reef
Dippy
A patch reef on the outer lagoon dived from 15 m to 23 m
Dippy is a patch reef on the outer lagoon off Ifaty, between the north and south passes, dived between 15 and 23 m. It is one of the nicest coral patches on the outside of the reef, and Javanese morays and nudibranchs are frequent sightings.
Where it is and how deep
No published position for this site — the map shows Ifaty & Mangily and its other sites; operators know the mooring.
The dive
Dippy lies off the lagoon, between the north and south passes, and the dive stays on the patch reef between 15 m and 23 m. Javanese morays, nudibranchs, cleaner shrimp and porcelain shells are often seen on the coral.
Marine life and season
- Nudibranchs
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Fair | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good |
Season follows Ifaty & Mangily: Diving runs all year with no peak month; weather can turn bad quickly at any time, most of all in the rainy season of January and February.
Sources
- Ifaty Scuba — Dive Sites — Ifaty Scuba
- Atimoo — Diving in Ifaty — Atimoo
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Drift
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Coral garden
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