Parnamirim, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
At Parrachos de Pirangi, natural pools form at low tide. For this reason, departures for the trip depend on the tide table. At low tide the corals are exposed and small pools form where you can see small, colorful fish even without a mask.
By 2011, marine tourism on the reef had been going on for more than 20 years, driven by water that is warm all year round and the proximity of the coast. Visits usually peak in January, February and July.
The area is specially protected for its great biodiversity, with numerous species of fish, algae and invertebrates, and the sea slug Micromelo undatus has been recorded on the parrachos. Compared to other Brazilian reefs, however, foraminifera species diversity at Pirangi is low, and the community is impoverished near tourism sites.
Information on this page, including technical data such as depth, current, visibility, access, and recommended level, is informational and may vary. Confirm actual conditions with a local operator before the dive.
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