Offers some spectacular corals, crevices and fissures, as well as some small caves along the reef. There is also a broad channel that leads to the beach. Currents are usually gentle at this site. There is an abundance of fan corals along the drop-off which descends to 40 m. or more. Groupers and wary big-eyes hide in the reef. The top of the reef is a great place to see a variety of sea anemones and cheeky clownfish. Especially spine-cheek anemonefish, which bury amongst the tentacles of their protectors, bubble-tip anemones.
Location: Southwest Menjangan island.
Visibility: 15-25m
Depth: 3-40m (10-130ft)
Diving Conditions: Currents are typically gentle.
Travel time to destination: By mini-bus approx. 3,5 hours & 30 min. by traditional boat
Underwater Topography: Exotic coral formations, crevices and fissures, retiring caves along the reef. There is a mass of abundant fan corals close to the drop-off which descends to 40m plus. Divers have damaged some sponges in this area. A broad channel leads to the beach.
Marine life: Sergeant major and fusiliers are thick along the reef top. Surgeonfish in powder blues and blacks, emperor angelfish, juvenile and mature wrasse, huge pufferfish, giant sweetlips, reside here. Sea-fans and fish occupy the current/swept corners of the reefs sandy cuts. Occasionally schooling Jacks.
Main attractions: Gentle currents, dive can begin at shore and/or by boat. Snorkelling. Bright variety of marine life and exotic coral formations. |