Pasir Merah (Red Sand)

Volcanic red sand slope with bubbling vents and rich macro.

Boat Access
18m Avg Depth
30m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site, located north of Pura Island and known as Red Sand, presents a fascinating underwater landscape. It features dramatic volcanic red sandy slopes descending to a depth of 35 meters, punctuated by bubbling gas vents originating from Gunung Maru's volcanic system. These vents permeate the seabed, creating an otherworldly environment. The area is teeming with marine life, including Nurse Sharks, Bamboo Sharks, and Mandarinfish. A variety of macro invertebrates, such as hairy shrimp, are also commonly observed here.

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

volcanic divingmacro photographymuck divingsharkslopeboat divecoral reef

Marine Life

MandarinfishNurse SharkBamboo SharkHairy ShrimpScorpionfishBoxfishPufferfishSurgeonfishAngelfishBannerfishTriggerfishParrotfishTrumpetfishPipefishClownfishSweetlipsSnapperGrouperLionfish

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Intermediate

Depth reaches 30m+ and features a unique volcanic environment.

Hazards:
depthcurrentmarine lifeboat trafficvolcanic activity
Current Strength:

Variable

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