Ariga Cable

This dive site, Ariga Cable, is situated on the west side of Tokashiki Island in Japan. It is uniquely characterized by an underwater cable that runs along the seafloor, providing a distinctive navigation reference for divers. The site is relatively shallow and calm, making it an excellent location for divers to explore without the challenges of strong currents or complex navigation. No specific history or story behind the cable is provided, but it serves as an interesting focal point for the dive.

Ariga Cable is teeming with diverse marine life. Divers can commonly encounter graceful green sea turtles gliding through the water. The site is home to various fish species including scorpionfish, cardinalfish, garden eels, yellow spotted damselfish, banded sea bass, clownfishes, butterflyfish, and red lionfish. Additionally, banded sea snakes and whitetip reef sharks may be spotted. The coral in the shallower parts of the site is noted for its beauty, contributing to a vibrant underwater ecosystem.

The best time to visit Ariga Cable for diving is generally during months with calm seas and good visibility, typical of the Okinawa region. Its beginner to intermediate friendly nature makes it a perfect spot for new divers to gain experience and for intermediate divers to enjoy relaxed explorations. The beautiful shallow corals also make it very suitable for snorkelers and freedivers looking to experience the vibrant marine life close to the surface.