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    Taurus dive site
    reef
    10-25m
    Fernando de Noronha, Brazil
    Área De Relevante Interesse Ecológico Orla Marítima

    Taurus

    Best months: Dec

    Protected Area

    Área De Relevante Interesse Ecológico Orla Marítima

    Why dive here

    With 44+ marine species recorded in the area - including sea turtles - Taurus offers some of Fernando de Noronha's richest reef diving. Water ranges 27-29°C, warmest March, April, May.

    Best timeDec
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeSea Turtles · 44+ species recorded
    Water27-29°C · warmest March, April, May
    CharacterReef dive · max 10-25m

    Taurus offers a fairly straightforward dive, ideal for those looking to get comfortable in Fernando de Noronha's waters. The site has some decent hard coral formations and you'll usually find green turtles resting on ledges. Keep an eye out for nurse sharks tucked into crevices and the occasional passing reef shark. It's a relaxed dive, good for beginners or a gentle warm-up.

    Typical Taurus Dive Profile

    5m10mSafety Stop0m10m 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.

    Today05:5918:1412h 15m daylightGolden hour 17:46

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    Aquaticos Centro De Mergulho

    14km away
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    MIURAMAR

    18km away
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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Taurus

    Taurus Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Taurus, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-3.84, -32.38) (0km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    27°C

    81°F · Range: 26.5–27.9°C

    Current Speed

    29.15 cm/s

    Direction: NW (329°)

    Chlorophyll-a

    0.035 mg/m³

    Very clear (oligotrophic)

    Salinity

    36.39 PSU

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

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