DivePlnr
    Aquarium dive site
    reef
    8-20m
    Zanzibar & Pemba, Tanzania
    Chumbe Island Coral Park (CHICOP)

    Aquarium

    Best months: Jul–Oct

    Protected Area

    Chumbe Island Coral Park (CHICOP)

    Why dive here

    With 312+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blue-spotted stingrays, dolphins, eagle rays and hammerhead sharks - Aquarium offers some of Zanzibar & Pemba's richest reef diving. Water ranges 26-30°C, warmest February, March, April.

    Best timeJul–Oct
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBarracuda, Blue-Spotted Stingrays, Dolphins, Eagle Rays and Hammerhead Sharks · 312+ species recorded
    Water26-30°C · warmest February, March, April
    CharacterReef dive · max 8-20m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Aquarium is a relaxed reef dive off Pemba, ideal for those looking for a gentle drift. You'll find a healthy patch of coral, home to a scattering of reef fish. Visibility here can vary, but on a good day, it’s a pleasant spot for newer divers or a second, calmer dive. It's not a big pelagic site, but a nice place to slow down.

    Typical Aquarium Dive Profile

    5m10mSafety Stop0m8m max~60 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Today06:0518:1712h 13m daylightGolden hour 17:50

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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 - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-5.98, 39.4) (10km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    27°C

    81°F · Range: 25.9–28.4°C

    Air Temperature

    26°C

    79°F

    Wind Speed

    4.72 m/s

    9.2 knots

    Atmospheric Pressure

    1013.8 hPa

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data

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