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Filitheyo Kandu
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Channel (kandu)

Filitheyo Kandu.

Photo: Dr. Raju Kasambe · CC BY-SA 4.0

Type

Channel (kandu)

Depth

10–30 m

Skill level

advanced

Current

strong · drift

Best season

Jan–Apr

Protected

Marine Protected Area

Faafu's renowned MPA channel — home to Filitheyo Thila, Filitheyo Outside and Dolphin Corner.

Marine life you might see

Grey reef sharkSpotted eagle rayNapoleon (humphead) wrasseHawksbill turtle

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