28 Nov 2013 | The species of the month
Home » TOPDIVE News » Page 2 The spinner dolphin (Stenella longirostris) is different from the bottlenose dolphin in size and in shape. It measures about 6.5 ft and weighs around 165 lbs making it the featherweight of the dolphin family. As its name suggests, it has a...
25 Oct 2013 | The species of the month
Home » TOPDIVE News » Page 2 The Heller’s barracuda (Sphyraena helleri) belongs to the barracuda family. However it differs from the blackfin barracuda by its silvery gray color and especially by the two gold lines that cross its body from head to tail. This fish can...
16 Aug 2013 | The dive of the month, Tikehau
Home » TOPDIVE News » Page 2 After a splendid first dive in the Tikehau lagoon, (at the old pearl farm site) we were heading to the unique pass of the atoll, the Tuheiava pass. This small pass is approximately 660ft wide (in the narrowest part) and offers beautiful...
30 Jul 2013 | Moorea, The dive of the month
Home » TOPDIVE News » Page 2 The “Taotoï pass” dive site is located in front of the TOPDIVE center, just about 5 minutes by boat. This pass oriented on the north is characterized by a strong and steady current flowing out the pass. This drift dive, therefore, starts...
29 Jul 2013 | The species of the month
Home » TOPDIVE News » Page 2 Sometimes called the « coral shark », the whitetip reef shark (Triaenodon obesus) can be confused with the Nurse shark. Both have a grey-colored elongated body. The whitetip reef shark presents many dark spots and a whitish underside. As...
14 Jun 2013 | The species of the month
Home » TOPDIVE News » Page 2 The spotted eagle ray (Aetobatus narinari) is a curious species immediately recognizable by its physical appearance. The spotted eagle ray is very distinctive from the others, by its flattened body and triangular corners to the wing-like...
25 Apr 2013 | The species of the month
Home » TOPDIVE News » Page 2 Certainly one of the most impressive marine predators, the great hammerhead shark has a very distinctive appearance. This “imposing” shark can measure up to 20fts and 1500 lbs. Its large and flat head offers it perfect stability. It is...
25 Apr 2013 | Fakarava, The dive of the month
Home » TOPDIVE News » Page 2 Fakarava and its famous Garuae pass, with a width of 5.200 fts, is the largest and probably the most beautiful in French Polynesia. I had dreamt about it for a long time and today my dream shall become a reality. I am at Rotoava –...
12 Apr 2013 | The dive of the month, Tikehau
Home » TOPDIVE News » Page 2 At 08:30am. The TOPDIVE’s aluminium boat came directly to pick me up on the beach of my pension, the Tikehau village. There were already three other divers on board, a diving instructor and our boat skipper, Jean-Paul. All equipment was...
27 Mar 2013 | Rangiroa, The dive of the month
Home » TOPDIVE News » Page 2 My second dive was expected to be much calmer in nature since diving the Avatoru pass is notably less “sporty” than the Tiputa dive. The site is said to be known for 2 things: the presence of the “tapete” or...
