This dive site is a unique artificial reef formed by the submerged pillars and structures of a converted oil rig. It is a world-class muck diving location, famous for its incredible diversity of macro life, including frogfish and ghost pipefish, living amongst the man-made habitat.
Pancang
Unique artificial reef under an oil rig, a macro-photography paradise.
Boat Access
18m Avg Depth
30m Max Depth
About this dive site
DivingFreedivingSnorkeling
Site Ratings
Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Excellent
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Good Viz
Brought to you by The Reef Dive Resort - Mataking Island
Plan Your Visit
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Marine Life
Flamboyant Cuttlefish
Giant Frogfish
Jack
Australian Giant Cuttlefish
Moray Eel
Ornate Ghostpipefish
Grouper
Turtle
Nudibranch
Flathead
Stonefish
Things to Note
Difficulty:
All levels
Generally mild currents with an easy-to-navigate structure, suitable for beginners but deep enough for advanced divers.
Hazards:
currentboat trafficmarine life
Current Strength:
Variable
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