Sharks
Nothing will prepare you for the visual overload of the wide channels and passages. Sandy slopes give way to steep drop-offs, and nearly every inch is inhabited by hard and soft corals, huge sea fans, and anemones.
Sure, the water here can be a teeny bit green, but those nutrients are what’s supporting all that life, so embrace it!
There’s really no need to go very deep here because the gorgeousness extends to just below the surface, but do yourself a favor and spend at least a bit of time watching the channel, as sharks and mobulas are typically spotted here. Don’t forget to examine the sand (when you can see it through all the coral, that is), because crocodilefish are common inhabitants. I have yet to carry a macro lens on a dive to this spectacular site, but for shooters who prefer the small stuff, there is plenty to hold your attention, including crabs and shrimp, nudibranchs, and pipefish.
📌 Kokohana Passage, Marovo Lagoon, Solomon Islands
📷 Amos Nauchom
🐟 Black Tip Reef Shark
