Aquarium
Protected Area
Ras Kiuyu
Why dive here
With 41+ marine species recorded in the area - including humpback whales, sea turtles, spinner dolphins, napoleon wrasse and pufferfish - Aquarium offers some of Dar es Salaam & Offshore Islands's richest reef diving. Water ranges 26-30°C, warmest March, April, December.
The Aquarium, just off Dar es Salaam, lives up to its name. It’s a relatively shallow coral reef, and we’ve often found it calm enough for less experienced divers or those looking for an easy second dive. You can expect a good scattering of reef fish here – angelfish, butterflyfish, and parrotfish are common, darting amongst the coral bommies. It’s a pleasant, straightforward dive when you’re in the area.
Typical Aquarium Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Strong currents typical this month (avg 31 cm/s). Good buoyancy control essential.
Nearest Dive Centres to Aquarium
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Afro Divers
Dive 360 Pemba Ltd
Pemba Dive Center
Fundu Lagoon / 710 Dive Centre
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Aquarium
Aquarium Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Aquarium, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-5.09, 39.62) (5km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
27°C
81°F · Range: 26.2–28.5°C
Current Speed
31.14 cm/s
Direction: N (5.5°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.172 mg/m³
Clear water
Salinity
35.1 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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