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Channel Rock

Channel Rock is one of those places you motor out to and wonder what all the fuss is about, just a bit of ripple on the surface. But drop in, and it’s a revelation. This granite pinnacle, sitting between Praslin and La Digue, is pure Seychelles. We love the way the light filters down through the water, illuminating the golden encrusting sponges and those striking orange Tubastrea corals clinging to the rock face. Forget sprawling reefs here. This site is all about the fish life that congregates around the rock. The banded thicklips are a constant, chunky presence, and we’ve spotted scarlet wrasse darting between crevices. Keep an eye out for loggerhead turtles cruising past; they often use the rock as a navigation point. For us, the highlight is often those smaller, more intricate residents – the high hat triplefins perched on the rock, or the inquisitive spotted hawkfish. It’s a site that rewards a slow, observant dive. Dive it in the morning for the best light, and if there’s a little current, just drift with it around the pinnacle. Channel Rock really shines for divers who appreciate the subtle drama of a well-placed pinnacle. It’s a vibrant, fish-dense dive, perfect for photographers focusing on macro and medium-sized reef fish.