MICAU - São Tomé

Micau is one of those easy-going wreck dives we always appreciate, especially when you’re looking for a relaxed second dive. The wreck itself is a small tugboat, sitting upright in just seven metres of water. We’ve found the hull is fairly intact, providing some nice swim-throughs and plenty of nooks for small fish. Batfish often hang out around the stern, and we’ve spotted moray eels peeking from the darker recesses. It’s a gentle dive, perfect for photographers wanting to take their time or newer divers getting comfortable with wreck exploration.

Location: São Tomé, São Tomé & Príncipe, Indian Ocean & East Africa
Coordinates: 0.380588, 6.738820
Type: wreck
Maximum Depth: 7m

Nearby Dive Sites in São Tomé

Ilhéu das Cabras (reef)
Lagoa Azul (wreck)
PICO DOURO - 20m (wreck)
PICO DOURO - 6m (wreck)
ZAIRE - 4m (wreck)

Nearest Dive Centres to MICAU

Atlantic - Diving Center - ["PADI"]
Dive São Tomé

Marine Life in São Tomé

Home to 63 recorded species including 57 reef fish, 2 seagrass & algae, 2 sharks & rays, 2 other.

Notable Species

Horse-eye Jack (Caranx latus) - Reef Fish
Molly Miller (Labrisomus nuchipinnis) - Reef Fish
Barber (Paranthias furcifer) - Reef Fish
Bullet Mackerel (Auxis thazard) - Reef Fish
Bigtooth Cardinalfish (Paroncheilus affinis) - Reef Fish
Jack (Epinephelus adscensionis) - Reef Fish
African Forktail Snapper (Apsilus fuscus) - Reef Fish
Cleaver Wrasse (Xyrichtys novacula) - Reef Fish
Bogue (Boops boops) - Reef Fish
Allison's Tuna (Thunnus albacares) - Reef Fish
Cardinal Fish (Apogon imberbis) - Reef Fish
Wide-eyed Flounder (Bothus podas) - Reef Fish
Brazilian Lizardfish (Saurida brasiliensis) - Reef Fish
Batfish (Dactylopterus volitans) - Reef Fish
Spitlure Frogfish (Antennarius striatus) - Reef Fish
Bastard soldierfish (Myripristis jacobus) - Reef Fish
Hound Needlefish (Tylosurus crocodilus) - Reef Fish
Atlantic Mudskipper (Periophthalmus barbarus) - Reef Fish
Boa Dragonfish (Stomias boa) - Reef Fish
Balatan (Priacanthus arenatus) - Reef Fish