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Sweet Lips

Sweet Lips is a gentle introduction to Mauritian diving, a site we’d pick for a relaxed afternoon. It’s essentially two big coral patches, separated by a stretch of sand, all sitting around 17 meters deep. We love how easy it is to drift between the coral bommies here, giving you plenty of time to really look close. This isn’t a site for big pelagics, it’s all about the macro and the smaller reef residents. Keep your eyes peeled for the intricate patterns of a Diamond wrasse or the surprisingly bold colours of a Coral Beauty tucked into the Staghorn coral. The sandy patches between the reefs often host Spotted Sandperch, just waiting for you to notice them. We’ve found that the best light is usually mid-morning, when the sun can really illuminate the colours of the corals and the flashes of the Yellowstriped Cardinalfish. Visibility averages about 16m, which is decent enough for spotting the tiny Zebra Blennies peeking out from their holes. It’s a photographer’s dream if you’re into the small stuff, and a truly comfortable dive for newer divers finding their fins.