This dive site is Deacon's reef, recognized as the number one dive location in Papua New Guinea. It’s a truly beautiful reef offering spectacular wide-angle photography opportunities. The reef presents a fantastic visual experience for divers.
Deacon's Reef
Pristine seamount with spectacular wide-angle photography opportunities.
Boat Access
18m Avg Depth
30m Max Depth
About this dive site
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Site Ratings
Big Marine Life Very Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
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Plan Your Visit
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Marine Life
Sea Fan
Anemonefish
Soft Coral
Trevally
Sea Turtle
Hammerhead Shark
Seahorse
Reef Shark
Barracuda
Things to Note
Difficulty:
All levels
Shallow reef top for beginners, with deeper areas for experienced divers. Currents are generally manageable.
Hazards:
currentdepthboat traffic
Current Strength:
Variable
Nearby Dive Sites
Explore other dive sites in the area
Prominent point with schooling fish and frequent pelagic encounters.
