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    Mannes Bank dive site
    Inner Islands, Seychelles
    Anse Aux Pins Shell Reserve

    Mannes Bank

    Best months: Oct–Feb

    Protected Area

    Anse Aux Pins Shell Reserve

    Why dive here

    With 183+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, dolphins, sea turtles, sperm whales and lionfish - Mannes Bank offers some of Inner Islands's richest diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest March, April, May.

    Best timeOct–Feb
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBarracuda, Dolphins, Sea Turtles, Sperm Whales and Lionfish · 183+ species recorded
    Water27-30°C · warmest March, April, May
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Mannes Bank is a deep offshore seamount, one of those sites that feels truly remote. Expect pelagics out here, we’ve often seen grey reef sharks patrolling the deeper edges and schools of tuna zipping by. The currents can be quite strong, so it’s really a spot for experienced divers comfortable with drift diving. If you’re looking for big fish action away from the usual crowds, Mannes Bank delivers.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Mannes Bank

    Mannes Bank Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Mannes Bank, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-4.5, 55.52) (2km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    28°C

    82°F · Range: 26.1–30.1°C

    Current Speed

    7.28 cm/s

    Direction: W (285.9°)

    Chlorophyll-a

    0.213 mg/m³

    Clear water

    Salinity

    35.24 PSU

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)

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