Dive Review of Moody's Namena in
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Moody's Namena, Dec, 2005, by Jane Schmitt, HI, USA . Report 2354.
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Ratings and Overall Comments 1 (worst) - 5 (best):
Accommodations		Food
Service and Attitude		Environmental Sensitivity	N/A
Dive Operation		Shore Diving
Snorkeling	N/A
Overall Rating
Value for $$	N/A
Beginners
Advanced
Comments	Namena Barrrier reef was designated a marine preserve 2 years ago and it is a spectacular underwater ecosystem. The hard & soft corals were extremely healthy and life on the beautiful bommies in the lagoon and drop-offs on the outside was incredibly diverse and plentiful. Large pelagics (sharks, dolphins, giant gropers) could regularly be seen on the wall dives, while on the bommies there was a plethora of fish & critters including: several species of anemonefish, lionfish, many species of anthias, triggerfishes, many angelfish species (notably, Emperor angel) and odd-balls such as leaf scorpion fish and ribbon eels. The visibility was generally good to excellent, with only one day of plankton bloom in the early Fijiian summer & there was normally a light current. Although Moody's does have 6 bures, we were the only guests the week we visited. The 125 acre Namena island is quite remote, being 25 miles south of Vanua Levu and therefore, I am sure it is difficult to supply and keep the resort running.We had no glitches during out stay but if there was more than 1 UWP, re-charging digital cameras would have been a problem. The bures are rustic, but with great sea/ jungle views-but windows & doors have no screens & mosiquito net on bed is a MUST! Food was plentiful and varied, but not gourmet.
Reporter and Travel
Dive Experience	Over 1000 dives
Where else diving	Coral Sea, Australia, Palau & Truk in Micronesia, Vanua Levu, Beqa, Taveuni in Fiji, Big island, Kauai, Niihau in Hawaii, Cayman Islands, Cozumel, Bay Islands, Belize, Chinchorro banks, Jamaica, Dominica Isles de Saints, St. Kitts, Tobago, Florida Keys
Closest Airport		Getting There
Dive Conditions
Weather	sunny	Seas	calm
Water Temp	82-84°F / 28-29°C	Wetsuit Thickness	2
Water Visibility	60-120 Ft/ 18-37 M
Dive Policy
Dive own profile	yes
Enforced diving restrictions	Since my husband & I were the only 2 guests (& both are experienced divers) we were able to designate our depth/ time limits & had no interference from dive masters
Liveaboard?	no	Nitrox Available?	N/A
What I Saw
Sharks	Lots	Mantas	None
Dolphins	Schools	Whale Sharks	None
Turtles	1 or 2	Whales	None
Ratings 1(worst) - 5 (best):
Corals		Tropical Fish
Small Critters		Large Fish
Large Pelagics
Underwater Photography 1 (worst) - 5 (best):
Subject Matter		Boat Facilities
Overall rating for UWP's		Shore Facilities
UW Photo Comments	[None]Boat is not set up for photographers, however since it was just 2 of us, the divemasters made sure there was fresh water for rinsing and handled camera with care

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Dive Review of Moody's Namena in Fiji and Tuvalu/Namena island

Moody's Namena, Dec, 2005,

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Dive Review of Moody's Namena in
Fiji and Tuvalu/Namena island