Sodwana has undoubtedly the best coral reefs in South Africa. These reefs are of the most southerly coral reefs in the world and are fed by warm water sweeping South by the mighty Algulhas Current. There are no rivers entering the sea for 100km on either side of us, no silt, sediment, nutrients or pollution.
Corals need a firm base to grow on and 2, 5, 7 and 9 mile are all solidified dunes from previous lower sea levels providing a perfect base for coral growth, these ancient dunes date our coral reefs to over 4000 years old. Add to this the fact that there are many canyons close to the shoreline which effectively intercept sand and dump it in the deeper waters instead of washing it onto the reef system. All of these factors create perfect conditions for coral growth.
PHOTO CREDIT: 📸 Niel Cillie ❤️
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