New Caledonia
France · Pacific Islands & PNG
New Caledonia's double barrier reef — the world's second largest — encloses spectacular lagoons and dramatic wall dives, with peak conditions from August through November.
How this reef is doing
ⓘ How we measure thisReef state
Live science signals for this reef are still being gathered.
Coral cover
Fish life
More fish than a healthy reef of its kind.
Heat
Fishing
Open to fishing, and the water is busy.
Sources · Reef Life Survey · Global Fishing Watch and reef gravity
What you will see
19 species across the dive sites here
Green Sea Turtle
Seen 2 months ago
at Aquarium Pass, Noumea
Least concern
Luzon Sea Star
Seen 2 months ago
at Aquarium Pass, Noumea
Moorish Idol
Seen 2 months ago
at Ilot Maitre
Least concern
White-Spotted Puffer
Seen 2 months ago
at Aquarium Pass, Noumea
Least concern
Eastern Turtle-Headed Sea Snake
Seen 2 months ago
at Aquarium Pass, Noumea
Least concern
Blue Starfish
Seen 2 months ago
at Ilot Maitre
Common Seahorse
Seen 3 months ago
at Aquarium Pass, Noumea
Vulnerable
Longfin Batfish
Seen 4 months ago
at Aquarium Pass, Noumea
Least concern
Humphead Parrotfish
Seen 5 months ago
at Aquarium Pass, Noumea
Vulnerable
Great Barracuda
Seen 5 months ago
at Aquarium Pass, Noumea
Least concern
Yellow Boxfish
Seen 10 months ago
at Isle of Pines
Least concern
Barrier Reef Anemonefish
Seen Aug 2025
at Isle of Pines
Least concern
New Caledonian Sea Krait
Seen Jul 2025
at Isle of Pines
Least concern
Leopard Shark
Seen Jul 2025
at Isle of Pines
Endangered
Dugong
Seen year round
at Isle of Pines
Vulnerable
Hawksbill Sea Turtle
Seen year round
at Isle of Pines
Critically endangered
Mushroom Coral
Seen year round
at Isle of Pines
Sea Krait
Seen year round
at Ilot Maitre
Least concern
Small Giant Clam
Seen year round
at Isle of Pines
Least concern
