Turtle Traffic

Derawan Islands, Indonesia Derawan Islands Marine Park

4.0 (1 review)

Beginner

Shallow reef famous for its abundant sea turtle population.

Boat Access
10m Avg Depth
15m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is located a short boat ride from the Green Nirvana Maratua Resort. It's renowned for its abundant population of Green and Hawksbill Sea Turtles. These turtles are particularly visible during low tide, often observed resting beneath crevice and table coral formations. A truly remarkable experience occurs when you can count multiple turtles on a single dive – such sightings are exceptionally rare. This location offers an opportunity to witness these majestic creatures in their natural habitat.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

turtlecoral reefbeginner friendlyboat divewide angle

Marine Life

Green Sea TurtleHawksbill Sea TurtleBumphead ParrotfishTable CoralReef Fish

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Beginner

Shallow maximum depth and lack of mentioned complex hazards.

Hazards:
boat traffic
Current Strength:

Mild

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