Discover the Extraordinary: Shore-Based Muck Diving Around Mauritius

Dive into the hidden world of muck diving, where the seemingly ordinary conceals incredible biodiversity. Join us for an unforgettable shore-based experience, focusing on macro photography and unique marine life encounters while muck diving around Mauritius.

What is Muck Diving?

Muck diving involves exploring the sandy, silty, and often seemingly barren seafloors. These areas are rich in nutrients and are home to a surprising array of unique marine life.

We can find unique crustaceans, nudibranchs, and various invertebrates. Muck diving is very popular with underwater photographers as it provides ideal conditions for macro photography.

Why Choose Us?

Unlike other dive operators, we offer shore-based muck diving experiences. This allows easy access, more flexibility, and a more intimate way to discover the unique marine life.

We will take you to specific locations that we have explored in previous years, and design both informative and enjoyable dives.

What To Expect?

We will take you to several locations around the island where the conditions for muck diving are ideal.

We will dive from the shore and access the shallows of the island, in areas that are known to have a high degree of biodiversity and unique underwater ecosystems.

You will be responsible for carrying your scuba diving tank in and out of the water.

We encourage carpooling to minimise our impact on the environment.

This experience is also designed around the values of sharing and friendship among like-minded divers. As such, we often finish our dive with a lunch together on site.

Marine Life to Expect

Muck diving sites are typically known for their unique and often bizarre inhabitants. You can expect to see a wide range of cryptic and unusual creatures, including various species of nudibranchs, frogfish, ghost pipefish, seahorses, and shrimp.

We will give you an expert briefing about the locations where we will be diving and the marine life that we are hoping to encounter.

Client Involvement

As always, you will have the opportunity to contribute to our Marine Species Identification Database through your photos.

Who Is The Much Diving Around Mauritius For?

This service is perfect for underwater photographers, muck diving enthusiasts, and those looking for unique, relaxed, and shallow diving experiences, and who want to be able to dive for long periods of time.

It is important to note that you will have to be able to walk a short distance with your scuba diving tank to and from the water entry.