Bigeye trevally
Swim, Snorkel, Dive, See, Meet, Watch the Bigeye trevally
During the day, bigeye trevally gathers in schools near passes, dries and outside reef barriers between the surface and 150 metres below the surface. Their average size can reach up to 60 cm in length.
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Caranx sexfasciatus
Macro
Bigeye trevally, Caranx sexfasciatus, Carangue à gros yeux
Food
During the night, bigeye trevally disperse to hunt and feed on fish and crustaceans.
Breeding
Juveniles swim in shoals in shallow, calm waters.
Dive centers
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French Kiss Divers Koh Tao
Thailand
- Surat Thani

French Kiss Divers is located in Sairee Village, Chalok and Mae Haad, Koh Tao, Thailand. The main dive base is located at Mae Haad Harbour, just off the pontoon of the Songserm Ferry Company. Open from 8 am to 7 pm. There is also a café, bar and restaurant, "O' Rendez-Vous". It is from this "HQ" that all departures are prepared to dive. The centre of Chalok Bay is located in the quietest part of the island. The meeting is at the nice bar "Le French Corner", where divers gather in the evening to share the good moments of the day over a cold local beer or a cocktail. The 3rd centre is located in the middle of the village of Sairee. There are many choices of hotels, restaurants and bars. It's ideal for enjoying the lively life of the area. A shuttle bus transports divers in the morning, noon and evening between the three centres. It is easy to travel by scooter on the island because the roads are good. It is possible to do FFESSM and SSI scuba diving training at all levels, from the first dive to instructor training as well as daily exploratory dives on the best sites on the island including the famous Sail Rock site. The supervision is made by an entirely French-speaking, dynamic and experienced teaching team within a human-sized club. French Kiss joins the environmental organizations of Sea Shepard and Longitude 181. The French Kiss spirit is found in Lembongan in Indonesia, Malpascua and Coron in the Philippines. A French Kiss Divers centre is never far from you on this 3km by 7km island. [+]
- Diving around Islands
- Free hotels transfer
- Popular dive sites
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Scuba Froggy
Indonesia
- Senggigi
   
Scuba Froggy is located on Lombok Island in Senggigi, a small town on the west coast of Lombok 10 kilometers north of the town of Mataram. The other 2 dive centers are located in Kuta, on the south coast of Lombok (in the Novotel hotel and in the center of the village). The activity of these dive centers covers the area from Gili, Kuta, Lombok to Belongas.
Scuba Froggy's qualified instructors and guides offer day trips, whether snorkeling or diving, with training or excursions, with a schedule to suit your needs. The stay is truly unforgettable, as these instructors are also passionate about their work.
Their objective is to train you and make you more competent so that you can have confidence in yourself! Courses are given in French, English, Italian, Polish, and Indonesian. In the morning, the minibus drivers go round the hotels to pick up the divers and bring them back.
You board traditional Indonesian boats, perfectly adapted to the local sea conditions. During the trips and at the sites, you enjoy the view of the coast and the sun on the sundeck. All equipment is included in all rates except for the computer, which you have to rent at an additional cost. The equipment is suitable for children. Please note that there is no nitrox available.
This is the ideal place to enjoy quality service, to stay a little off the beaten track and away from the crowds of other divers during the tourist season, to train yourself to Western standards. The personalized service on board the boats, the small number of students in the diving and in the classroom, and the constant attention of the instructors are the advantages you will get at Scuba Froggy. [+]
- Located close to the dive sites
- Functional boat
- Accomodations
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Dragon Dive Komodo
Indonesia
- Labuan Bajo
    
Dragon Dive Komodo hotel is located in a quiet corner of the main Marina area in Labuan Bajo, Fores Island, Indonesia. You are just a stone's throw from the town center, with the night market and the main port of embarkation to the Komodo Islands. Nice beaches are 6 km away, a 20-minute drive by scooter. Open all year round, the Dragon Dive Komodo training center offers PADI courses from Discover Scuba Diver tonight, side-mount and photo diving specialties.
Sessions take place either in the pool, on day trips, or onboard the cruise ship. The best thing to do is to stay at the Dragon Dive Komodo as 18 double private rooms of 20 to 30 m2, reserved for divers. They are equipped with a double or twin bed, a private bathroom with hot water, air-conditioning, and laundry service on-site for your personal belongings, either overlooking the pool or the backyard. Breakfast is served in the restaurant around the pool. The bar is a great place to meet and mingle with other guests and enjoy fruit juice, mixology famous cocktails, or a cold Bintang beer on your way back from a day of diving.
A meal with Asian and Western specialties is served on-site in the evening. The next morning we depart at 7 am for a full day of 2 to 3 dives in the Komodo National Park. The groups are composed of 4 to 5 divers for more safety and conviviality. The last dive is replaced at your request by a trek to Rinca Island to discover the Komodo dragons. Non-divers have the possibility to snorkel and wakeboard.
Do you have 5 days to spare? Go on the Dragon Dive Shenron cruise boat. [+]
- Accomodations and diving
- Cultural world heritage of the UNESCO
- Welcome groups
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Wonderful Dive El Quseir
Egypt
- Qoseir

Wonderful dive is located at Rohanou Beach Resort, 10 km south of Qoseir, on the edge of Zerib Kebir Bay, fairly sheltered from the waves and the prevailing wind.
Your transfer is organized from one of the two airports Marsa Alam or Hurghada to arrive at the hotel. The center opens from 8 am to 5:30 pm but early morning dives take place from 6 am, as well as night dives at 6:30 pm. Every morning and afternoon, the Wonderful dive shuttle allows the transfer of divers from the following hotels: Flamenco Beach & Resort (20 mn), Mövenpick Resort (18 mn), Radisson Blu Resort ( 15 mn), Utopia Beach Club (10 mn), Pensee Azur Resort (10 mn), Novotel Marsa Alam (7 mn).
In front of the Rohanou Beach Resort, you will discover the magnificent House Reef starting with a shallow bay. Heading south, you explore canyons and caves. To the north, take a stroll in a magnificent coral garden. You also have the choice to change House Reef by driving to the Akassia Swiss Resort, on the edge of Meheleg Bay, further south. Another Wonderful dive center is installed there, which allows you to discover along with vertiginous drop off (exposed to the wind).
You can embark on a Zodiac, along the House reef, to Nemo City, a garden of anemones from 28m to 35m deep or to Zereb Soraya to walk in canyons and caves, before returning to the pontoon while snorkeling. You also leave in the morning by jeep and minibus to make 2 dives along the coast, on sites such as El Sheikh Malik, Mangrove bay, Sough Bahar, The cave, Torfa Sabaa, returning before lunch. Some sites are particularly suitable for snorkeling. Embark on larger boats, for a half-day at sea with 2 dives.
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- Functional boat
- Accomodations and diving
- House Reef
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O2 Fakarava
Polynesia
- Atoll de Fakarava

The O2 Fakarava dive center is located in the Fakarava atoll in Polynesia. Ranked in the world's Top 10 for the best dives, Fakarava is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Come aboard our 7.50 m semi-rigid dive boat, fitted out with an awning to shelter you from the sun. Go diving in the Garuae channel to the north, the widest in Polynesia, with its concentration of pelagic fish and sharks. You can also expect some exceptional encounters in the Tetamanu channel to the south. A family atmosphere awaits you at the O2 Fakarava diving club, with passionate instructors on hand to share some (very!) special moments with you.
Ideal for those with a fear of water, try your hand at diving in the calm turquoise lagoon. Alternatively, try an SSI Try Scuba experience that allows you to admire Fakarava's fish-filled underwater world. For their part, most underwater photographers and divers wait every year for the marbled loaches to breed in Fakarava's passes. Choose one of Fakarava's guesthouses, each with its own identity. You can also camp in Fakarava or rent a holiday home. [+]
- Friendly atmosphere
- Cultural world heritage of the UNESCO
- Sharks watching
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