If you plan ahead, are prepared for difficult access, and clear your visit with the Marine and Wildlife Resources Officer in Pago Pago, you can dive, snorkel and swim at the Fagatele Bay National Marine Sanctuary. The entire bay, located at the southernmost point of Tutuila Island, is a submerged volcanic crater surrounded by steep cliffs. Nearly 200 species of coral are recovering from a massive crown-of-thorns starfish attack in the late 1970s that wiped out over 90% of the colourful corals. Tropical fish also frequent these waters, and between August and November you will find southern humpback whales enjoying their winter vacation. The marine sanctuary is about 7mi (12km) as the black noddy flies from Pago Pago.
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