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Igloo

Igloo is a weird, wonderful little spot off Diani, and we absolutely love it for that. Forget your natural reefs for a minute; this site is all about an abandoned underwater habitat, a concrete dome that looks like it dropped out of a sci-fi movie. We've heard it called an igloo, or even the Death Star, and it really does have that stark, almost alien feel. What makes it special, though, is how nature has completely reclaimed it. The structure itself is a magnet for life, with nooks and crannies absolutely crammed with fusiliers and schooling snapper. At a maximum depth of 18 meters, it’s a chilled-out dive, perfect for a relaxed afternoon. The average visibility hovers around 12 meters, which is plenty to appreciate the details. We often find ourselves circling the main dome, peering into crevices for moray eels – the undulated morays are quite common here. Lionfish are usually perched on top, posing for photos, and if you’re lucky, you might even spot a marbled spinefoot grazing on the algae that now coats the concrete. It’s a site that suits anyone looking for something a bit different, a dive with a story, and a chance to see how quickly the ocean embraces man-made structures.