This dive site, known as Cape No.7 (Nanabansaki), is located on Zamami Island in Okinawa, Japan. It is renowned for its vibrant underwater scenery and diverse marine life, making it a popular destination for both beginner and advanced divers. The site is suitable for drift dives, allowing divers to effortlessly explore its rich topography and frequent marine encounters. There is no specific historical information or story provided for this site.
The waters of Cape No.7 are teeming with a variety of marine animals, most notably green and hawksbill turtles, which are frequently encountered. Divers can also spot sharks, various mollusks, spiny dogfish, wrasse, and crustaceans. The site boasts beautiful yellow-edged corals that form a vibrant backdrop, and seasonal nudibranchs add to the macro diversity, while kingfishers can sometimes be seen above the water.
While specific peak seasons are not detailed for all marine life, the frequent turtle encounters suggest year-round appeal. The presence of seasonal nudibranchs indicates that macro enthusiasts might find particular times of year more rewarding. For freedivers, the maximum depth of 18 meters and average depth of 9 meters make it an excellent site to practice breath-hold diving, offering plenty of marine life and beautiful corals in the shallower sections. Divers should be prepared for potential currents given its suitability for drift dives.
