Savusavu & Natewa Bay · Fiji · Pinnacle · Reef
Chimneys
Three coral towers rising almost to the surface at Namena
Area photo: Debra Baker · CC BY 4.0
Chimneys is a group of three bommies in the Namena Marine Reserve, rising from about 22.5 m to within 3 m of the surface. Barracuda and reef sharks move through the gaps between the towers, while garden eels line the sand at their feet.
Also known as The Chimneys.
Where it is and how deep
No published position for this site — the map shows Savusavu & Natewa Bay and its other sites; operators know the mooring.
The dive
The three bommies start at about 22.5 m and climb to within 3 m of the surface. Pipefish, cleaner fish, nudibranchs, anemones with clownfish, and unicornfish live among the hard and soft corals, and garden eels and shrimp cover the sandy bottom. Barracuda, whitetips and grey reef sharks swim in the channels between the three towers.
Marine life and season
- Barracuda
- Reef sharks
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good |
Season follows Savusavu & Natewa Bay: Diving runs all year with no peak month: the wet months bring calm, warm water and the trade-wind months bring chop but very good visibility.
Dive videos
Chimneys at Namena · Scott Putnam on YouTube
Sources
- Liveaboard Diving in Namena Marine Reserve — liveaboard.com
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