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Forêt du Snark

The Forêt du Snark, a classic in Prony Bay, always feels like you've dropped into a well-kept secret. It's shallow, topping out at just 13 metres, which means the light always feels bright, even on an overcast day. We love the sheer density of coral here, big stony structures that have stood for ages, a real contrast to some of the more fragmented reefs you find these days. Glide through schools of silver-streaked rainbowfish, flashing against the darker backdrop of the coral, or spot a twinspot hawkfish perched patiently. The black-backed wrasse are a common sight, darting between crevices. Our top tip: go early. The site can get busy, but if you're the first boat, you get that serene quiet before the buzz. Visibility hovers around 19 metres, which is usually enough to take in the sheer scale of the coral architecture. It's an ideal spot for new divers to build confidence and for photographers to really dial in their macro shots without fighting current or depth.