Wae Nilu
A premier Indonesian macro dive site with unique critters.
Boat Access
15m Avg Depth
25m Max Depth
About this dive site
This dive site offers a captivating macro diving experience. It’s characterized by abundant small marine life nestled amongst low-lying soft coral and in sandy areas. The area is home to fascinating residents such as Zebra crabs inhabiting fire urchins, decorator crabs, cowfish, Ribbon eels gracefully gliding through the water, frogfish lurking among the sand, Mandarin fish, and a diverse collection of nudibranchs – including the distinctive little yellow and black Picasso nudibranch. It’s a truly rewarding experience for macro photographers and enthusiasts.
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Plan Your Visit
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Marine Life
Zebra crabDecorator crabCowfishRibbon eelFrogfishMandarin fishNudibranchsFire urchinsSoft coral
Things to Note
Difficulty:
All levels
Shallow depth and focus on slow-moving macro life make it accessible.
Hazards:
marine lifeboat traffic
Current Strength:
Mild
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