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Atalaia Beach is located on the Mar de Fora side of the island, the side pounded by waves and deep-water currents. Instead of using corals as their nursery area, small reef fish on this side of the island inhabit quiet, natural salt-water pools trapped in layers of calicfied algae (algae that has undergone a process of biomineralization to become rock-like). The park service escorts groups of 25 bathers to this isolated beach to snorkel in the pools during low-tide periods. Each group is allowed to stay 30 minutes.
Equipment: Mask and snorkel. Fins are not allowed, nor is sunscreen, as both can damage the fragile ecosystem.
Updated Oct 25, 2004
Address: Praia da Atalaia
Phone: 3619-1128
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It is estimated that 90% of visitors to Fernando de Noronha go there to dive. While this number may include some skin divers, it is principally scuba that gives the archipelago its current cachet.
There are two distinct diving environments: the calmer, shallower Inner Sea and the deeper, more dramatic Outer Sea. The marine life found in each of the environments is somewhat different. There are also two types of island formations: volcanic and limestone. Each of these offers a different type of below-water topography and dive adventure.
Most dive operators' boats make two two-tank dive trips a day. As a rule, the more experienced divers go out in the morning to the deeper dives and those on the Mar de Fora (Outer Sea) side of the island. Afternoon dives are mainly populated by those learning and those who prefer shallower, less challenging conditions. It is generally possible to go out both in the morning and in the afternoon, doing four dives in total, and still be within safety limits on bottom time.
Equipment: All three dive operators (Atlantis, Aguas Claras, Noronha Divers) provide rental equipment, so it is possible to get everything you need on the island. Certified divers and avid snorkelers would be well advised, of course, to bring their own equiment--at minimum a mask/snorkel and fins.
Dive operators do not provide storage space for equipment; divers have to carry their gear back and forth from their lodgings to the pier for each outing, but operators do provide transportation. If you take your BCD, reg, and wetsuit, make sure to bring along strong, non-rusting hangers to use after cleaning your equipment.
The water temperature is approximately 25 degrees C year round, so a shorty wetsuit is more than enough to stay warm. If you prefer a full-body wetsuit, a 3mm thickness is sufficient. Divers are not permitted to wear gloves. Bring a flashlight if you intend to do night dives (there is a wreck at a shallow depth--7 to 9 meters--in the port, which makes a nice nighttime shore dive).
Written Aug 30, 2003
Address: Atlantis Divers--Vila dos Remedios
Phone: 081-3619-1371
Website: www.atlantisnoronha.com.br
The boat from the dive center
Written Sep 16, 2002
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This was the second dive,and this kind of boat takes you to the deep sea,departing from San Antonio Port.
Written Sep 16, 2002
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..I found an old ship,incredible how the coral reefs and sea creatures build a new habitat in it!
Written Sep 16, 2002
..I wish i could photograph it more & more
Written Sep 16, 2002
..I thought it was smiling,what do you think?
Written Sep 16, 2002
...The guy in blue!
Written Sep 16, 2002
..This one brought all the relatives to say hello!
Written Sep 16, 2002
...this one showed up alone!
Written Sep 16, 2002
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