潜点: Tikehau - Tuheiava Pass

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Tuheiava Pass, located in Tikehau, French Polynesia, is a renowned dive site in the stunning Tuamotu Archipelago, offering exceptional marine encounters. This drift dive site serves as a vital channel connecting the atoll's lagoon to the open ocean, creating a dynamic environment where divers can experience a strong flushing of nutrient-rich waters. The pass itself is relatively shallow compared to other atolls in the region, making it accessible while still teeming with vibrant life. Diving here typically involves navigating the currents that flow through the pass, with depths varying depending on the chosen route through the channel. The topography of Tuheiava Pass features channel walls and sandy plateaus. Divers can expect diverse marine life drawn to the rich currents. Frequently observed species include large hammerhead sharks, tiger sharks, grey reef sharks, and blacktip sharks. Beyond the shark populations, the site is also home to humphead wrasses, sea turtles, and impressive schools of longface emperors, barracudas, great barracudas, jackfishes, and taias. A unique and highly anticipated highlight is the manta ray cleaning station, where these majestic creatures, sometimes reaching up to 5 meters wide, congregate to be cleaned by smaller wrasses. This particular site is shallow, making it suitable for both divers and snorkelers. Dive experiences at Tuheiava Pass are largely dictated by the tides and current direction. Dives are often easier and less deep here than at other atolls, but navigating the currents requires good buoyancy control. Most operators undertake two consecutive dives due to the 20-25 minute boat journey from the village. Beyond the exhilarating drift dives, special "Manta Dives" focus on the cleaning station, while "Sunset Dives" offer a chance to witness unique marine behaviors like the reproduction of surgical and parrotfish, as well as shark hunting events, all against the backdrop of changing light. Non-divers can often join boat trips to the pass for snorkeling or observation from the surface, especially at the manta ray cleaning station.