Netrani Island & Murudeshwar · India · Reef
Nursery
Clouds of juvenile reef fish give the site its kindergarten name
Area photo: Jyothimohan · CC BY-SA 4.0
Nursery is a shallow reef off Netrani Island and one of the island's most frequented dive sites. It takes its name from the juvenile fish that crowd it in huge numbers, and with little to no current and usually good visibility it is the site where newer divers find their feet.
Also known as The Nursery.
Where it is and how deep
14.0188° N, 74.3280° EApproximate position — the dashed circle shows where the site lies; your operator's briefing has the mooring.
The dive
The reef is a shallow one, averaging about 12 m, and there is little to no current to fight, so the dive is an easy, unhurried swim. The attraction is the young fish: juveniles of many species gather here in what looks like millions, which is why divers call it the Nursery.
Marine life and season
- Reef fish swarms
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prime | Prime | Good | Good | Good | Off-season | Off-season | Off-season | Off-season | Fair | Good | Prime |
Season follows Netrani Island & Murudeshwar: Diving runs October to May and is best December to February; the south-west monsoon roughens the sea from June to October.
Sources
- Nursery, Netrani Island — SSI
- Off Karnataka coast, Netrani Island offers divers stunning coral reef and marine life — The News Minute
- Netrani Island Dive Sites — Private Scuba
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Reef
A statue-like structure gives the site its name
Large pelagic fish gather over the rocks like a station crowd
Reef
Sudden drop-offs below a boulder-strewn island shore
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