Dive-site story
In the Mar de Fora section of the Fernando de Noronha archipelago, Pedras Secas forms an open-ocean volcanic reef shaped by intricate rock architecture. Divers navigate basalt tunnels, arches, and interconnected canyons. This topography shelters resting sharks and turtles, while schooling pelagics patrol the outer perimeter.
Network of volcanic canyons, swim-throughs, and rock arches
Nurse sharks resting under basalt ledges
Green and hawksbill sea turtles feeding along the structure
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Calmer seas and reduced trade winds on the outer side of the archipelago offer optimal access.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nurse sharkGinglymostoma cirratum | Common | ||||||||||||
| Caribbean reef sharkCarcharhinus perezi | Common | ||||||||||||
| Green sea turtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Spotted eagle rayAetobatus narinari | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| French angelfishPomacanthus paru | Common |
Marine forecast
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