Lonely Planet Diving and Snorkeling Fiji (Diving & Snorkeling)

Countless reefs walls and pinnacles painted in a patchwork of soft corals earned Fiji its reputation as the soft-coral capital of the world. The 332-island archipelago offers remote pristine sites thrilling drift dives and more than 1 000 tropical fish species. Feed hungry reef sharks at the Supermarket pay a dental visit to cleaner shrimp or seek sanctuary in the sun-dappled Alacrity Rocks. From the snowy slopes of Great White Wall to the teeming depths of the E6 seamount this book highlights 74 of Fijis best sites with full-color photos throughout. Youll get specific information on: Dive site topography and depth range Typical diving conditions Common and hazardous marine life Topside information from dive resorts and live-aboards to Fijian culture and customs 16 easy-to-read maps