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Les Gorgones

Les Gorgones on Moorea is where we send photographers, especially those who appreciate the smaller, more intricate scenes. Dropping down, you're immediately struck by the sheer density of growth on the wall. Think orange and violet gorgonians, so many they practically overlap, with black coral snaking around them. It's a busy, colourful tapestry, almost overwhelming at first glance. Spend some time here just drifting and looking closely. We've seen fat orbicular batfish hovering almost perfectly still in the slight current, and trumpetfish often hang vertically, blending into the coral. Our pick for a good encounter here is finding the blue parrotfish; their vibrant scales really pop against the deeper purples and oranges. Visibility often hits 30 metres, which gives the whole scene a really clear, crisp feel, even at 25 metres. We'd suggest aiming for a late morning dive when the light penetration really makes the colours sing.