Marovo Lagoon - Gizo & Western Province

Marovo Lagoon holds its own, a massive saltwater expanse that's quite impressive when you consider its scale. Dive in and you're often drifting along a sandy channel, keeping an eye out for pipefish, nudibranchs, and crocodilefish camouflaged against the bottom. The real draw, though, is the sheer volume of fish; they mass in numbers that can genuinely block out the light sometimes. We’ve seen mobula rays glide through here too, and the coral diversity on the channel edges is something to appreciate. It's a great spot for divers who enjoy a relaxed drift and aren't chasing big pelagics every time.

Location
Gizo & Western Province, Solomon Islands, Central & South Pacific
Coordinates
-8.383300, 157.983300
Type
reef

Marine Protected Area: Variparui Island

Nearby Dive Sites in Gizo & Western Province

Nearest Dive Centres to Marovo Lagoon

Marine Life in Gizo & Western Province

Home to 304 recorded species including 261 reef fish, 13 hard corals, 11 sea cucumbers, 6 sea snails & nudibranchs, 4 clams & mussels, 3 sharks & rays.

Notable Species