Sasavele Dump Site

Protected Area

Sasavele/NB

Why dive here

With 292+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blacktip reef sharks, grey reef sharks, sperm whales and whitetip reef sharks - Sasavele Dump Site offers some of Gizo & Western Province's richest diving.

Marine lifeBarracuda, Blacktip Reef Sharks, Grey Reef Sharks, Sperm Whales and Whitetip Reef Sharks · 292+ species recorded

Charactermax 18m

StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

The Sasavele Dump Site, off Gizo, is one of those dives that sounds a bit odd on paper but actually delivers a unique experience. Dropping to a gentle 18 metres, it’s a perfect spot for newer divers looking for something a little different from a pure reef dive. What you’re looking at here is debris from World War II – old bottles, ceramics, and metal scattered across the seabed. Over the decades, these discarded items have become artificial habitats, drawing in crabs, nudibranchs, and a surprising variety of macro life that really thrives amongst the rust and glass. It's a fascinating look at how nature reclaims and repurposes, and we often find ourselves poking around the bits and pieces, spotting something new with each dive.