This dive site is a renowned muck diving location, characterized by a sandy slope and various artificial reef structures that act as a haven for marine life. It is a world-class destination for macro photography, celebrated for its astonishing density and diversity of rare and unusual small critters.
New Life
Artificial reef and muck dive, a macro photographer's paradise.
Boat Access
15m Avg Depth
25m Max Depth
About this dive site
DivingFreedivingSnorkeling
Site Ratings
Big Marine Life Fair
Macro Marine Life Excellent
Landscape Quality Good
Water Visibility Good Viz
Brought to you by The Reef Dive Resort - Mataking Island
Plan Your Visit
muck divingmacro photographybeginner friendlyturtlecoral reefartificial reef
Marine Life
Flamboyant Cuttlefish
Scorpionfish
Nudibranch
Moray Eel
Ornate Ghostpipefish
Turtle
Frogfish
Mandarinfish
Ghost Pipefish
Australian Giant Cuttlefish
Octopus
Stonefish
Things to Note
Difficulty:
All levels
Shallow depths and typically mild currents make it accessible.
Hazards:
marine lifeboat traffic
Current Strength:
Mild
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