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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Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Famousness Well Known

Plan Your Visit

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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:
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Current Strength:

Strong

Diving Conditions

Water Temperature Now: 29.1°C

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