Ampera
Renowned black sand muck dive for exceptional macro life.
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12m Avg Depth
20m Max Depth
About this dive site
This dive site, located on the west side of Alor Island near Kalabahi, offers a unique muck diving experience. The seabed is characterized by a black sand slope, creating an ideal habitat for diverse macro invertebrates and fish. Ampera is particularly renowned for its abundance of nudibranchs, seahorses, shrimp, crabs, and even frogfish. Rhinopias are also frequently observed here. Divers should be aware that visibility can be limited due to the nature of muck dives, requiring a comfortable level of experience and an appreciation for slower-paced exploration. It is suitable for divers who enjoy this type of diving.
DivingFreedivingSnorkeling
Plan Your Visit
muck divingmacro photographyblack sandshore diveboat dive
Marine Life
FrogfishNudibranchHarlequin ShrimpRhinopiasBobtail SquidGhostpipefishSeahorseCrabShrimp
Things to Note
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Limited visibility and muck diving conditions require good buoyancy and experience.
Hazards:
limited visibilitystirring up siltboat traffic
Current Strength:
Mild
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