Stella Maru Wreck
Mauritius · Mauritius
A 75-metre WWII-era Japanese cargo vessel that sank in 1975 and now rests upright at 30 metres on a sandy seafloor off the west coast near Flic en Flac. The hull is colonised by soft corals and encrusting sponges, and resident lionfish, moray eels, and glassfish pack every opening. Visibility on calm days can stretch to 25 metres, making the full silhouette visible from the bow.
Conditions
Depth
5 to 32 m
Advanced depths
Current
Can be moderate
Can pick up on the edge
Visibility
10 to 20 m
Clearest in the calm season
Water
22 to 29°C
5mm wetsuit
Your chances of seeing each animal
LionfishLeast concern
Sometimes
About 1 in 3 dives
Giant moray eelLeast concern
Sometimes
About 1 in 3 dives
GlassfishLeast concern
Sometimes
About 1 in 3 dives
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