Ho Mei III - Salvador - Salvador & Bahia

Mabouya Whirlpool isn't just a catchy name, it's a dive that genuinely delivers a bit of everything. We love how the reef here blends so seamlessly into a proper boulder garden, giving it a much wilder feel than some of the manicured sites around. The small wreck, reportedly a local fishing boat, has truly become part of the habitat, absolutely covered in encrusting corals and home to big schools of French grunts and sergeant majors. Peer into the darker crevices and you'll often find a nurse shark tucked away, or a spiny lobster waving its antennae. But the real kicker, the thing that always makes us smile, is finding those volcanic bubbles seeping from the seabed – it’s a tangible connection to the island's fiery past, a gentle fizzing spectacle. We’d suggest keeping an eye out for the smaller stuff too; those mouse cones and dwarf planaxis snails are everywhere if you slow down and look. Visibility averages a decent 17m, giving you plenty of scope to take it all in. This is a site that suits divers who appreciate a blend of history, unique geology, and vibrant reef life, without needing extreme depths.

Location

Salvador & Bahia, Brazil, South America

Coordinates

-12.993200, -38.536000

Type

wreck

Marine Protected Area: Área De Proteção Ambiental Baía De Todos Os Santos