Douoc

Protected Area

Lagons de Nouvelle-Calédonie : diversité récifale et écosystèmes associés

Why dive here

With 657+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blacktip reef sharks, blue sharks, blue-spotted stingrays and bull sharks - Douoc offers some of Grand Lagoon's richest diving.

Marine lifeBarracuda, Blacktip Reef Sharks, Blue Sharks, Blue-Spotted Stingrays and Bull Sharks · 657+ species recorded

StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

Douoc sits in New Caledonia’s Grand Lagoon, a straightforward dive that gives you a good feel for the local reef. You’ll drift past some healthy hard coral formations, keep an eye out for nudibranchs tucked into crevices and the occasional reef shark patrolling the deeper sections. It’s a solid pick for divers who appreciate a relaxed pace and want to see typical lagoon residents without much fuss.