This dive site is a world-renowned muck diving location on a gentle, sandy slope, celebrated for its extraordinary biodiversity of tiny marine creatures. Divers slowly explore the silty bottom to discover a treasure trove of rare nudibranchs, flamboyant cuttlefish, and other cryptic critters. It is a macro photographer's paradise, offering endless opportunities to capture unique underwater subjects.
Nudibranch Town
A premier muck diving site for incredible macro life.
Boat Access
12m Avg Depth
20m Max Depth
About this dive site
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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
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Marine Life
Harlequin Shrimp
Flamboyant Cuttlefish
Turtle
Ghost Pipefish
Mandarinfish
Seahorse
Ornate Ghostpipefish
Ambon Scorpionfish
Octopus
Nudibranch
Frogfish
Things to Note
Difficulty:
All levels
Shallow depth and typically mild currents make it accessible for all.
Hazards:
boat traffic
Current Strength:
Mild
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