Biatabang
Advanced wall dive with strong currents, pelagics, and macro.
Boat Access
18m Avg Depth
30m Max Depth
About this dive site
This dive site, located off Ternate island near the village of Ternate Selatan, offers a compelling underwater experience. The area features dramatic walls and overhangs adorned with abundant soft corals and sponges, creating a vibrant ecosystem. Divers can expect to encounter impressive pelagic life, including large fish such as Napoleon wrasse, Bumphead parrotfish, and Dogtooth tuna. For those interested in macro photography, the site is rich with smaller creatures like ghost pipefish, leaf scorpionfish, various nudibranchs, and crabs. Due to strong currents and cold thermoclines, this dive site is best suited for experienced divers who are comfortable navigating challenging conditions.
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Plan Your Visit
wall divedrift divecoral reefstrong currentsadvanced onlymacro photographywide angle
Marine Life
Napoleon wrasseBumphead parrotfishDogtooth tunaghost pipefishleaf scorpionfishnudibranchcrabScorpionfishboxfishpuffer fishsurgeonfishangelfishbannerfishtriggerfishtrumpetfishpipefishclown fishsweetlipssnappergrouperlionfishsoft coralssponges
Things to Note
Difficulty:
Advanced
Strong currents and cold thermoclines require experienced divers for safety.
Hazards:
currentdepth
Current Strength:
Strong
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