Bunutan

Diverse reef with a vast eel garden and sharks.

Boat Access
20m Avg Depth
40m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is located in Bunutan, stretching from the Banjar area to Lipah, and you have to reach it by boat (only a few minutes ride)

It offers a diverse underwater experience starting on a sandy bottom, frequently encountering turtles and smaller marine life. A prominent feature is the massive Eel Garden, boasting thousands of eels dwelling amongst the black sand, swaying with the current. Upon reaching the reef, divers can expect encounters with Lionfish, puffers, Honeycomb Moray eels, and a rich variety of other fish species amidst numerous barrel sponges.

The reef descends to depths exceeding 40 meters, where currents intensify and larger marine animals become more common – including White Tip Reef Sharks, Giant Barracuda, Yellow Tail Barracuda, abundant Blue Spotted Stingrays, Eagle Rays, and many more. In shallower areas, vibrant Fan Coral and substantial hard coral formations with expansive coral bommies are readily observed. This is a truly spectacular dive destination.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

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

Garden EelsWhitetip Reef SharkBlacktip Reef SharkEagle RayBlue Spotted StingrayGiant BarracudaYellow Tail BarracudaTurtleLionfishPufferfishHoneycomb MorayTunaScorpionfishNudibranchFan CoralBarrel SpongesHard Coral Formations

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Intermediate

Shallow reef for beginners, with deep sections and stronger currents for advanced divers.

Hazards:
currentdepthboat traffic

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