Melasti Tulamben

This dive site, Melasti, is a favorite among both beginners and macro enthusiasts, offering one of Tulamben’s most rewarding muck diving experiences. Despite its popularity, it retains a relaxed atmosphere and rarely feels overcrowded. The site provides good amenities for divers, including benches, showers, and rinsing tanks, and the area is notably cleaner than many other spots in Tulamben. The dive features wide sandy slopes that gradually deepen, with sparse coral but abundant critter life. A skilled guide is key to locating Melasti’s star residents—Costasiella (shawn the sheep) and Stiliger nudibranchs—which thrive in a field of green fan seaweed between 14–18 meters. Beyond these year-round favorites, lucky divers might spot Doto nudibranchs, Pikachu nudibranchs, baby frogfish, or even rare visitors like the yellow rhinopia! With its accessibility and steady stream of surprises, Melasti remains a must-dive for those exploring Tulamben’s muck diving treasures.