Capybara

This dive site, Capybara, is a captivating underwater landscape in Japan, known for its stunning drop-off and vibrant shallow reef. Divers navigate along the impressive wall, transitioning into a gently sloping rocky area that extends deeper, though the recreational maximum is 26 meters. The site is a playground for exploration, adorned with natural archways, tunnels, and crevasses, offering diverse routes for wanderlust divers. Capybara is teeming with diverse marine life. The shallow reef boasts abundant, vibrant coral formations and schools of small, mesmerizing fish. Common sightings include the impressive Taima fish, while the safety stop frequently offers encounters with multiple hawksbill turtles. Lucky divers might also spot majestic Napoleon Wrasse, Bigeye Jacks, Giant Trevally, graceful Bullhead Rays, Loggerhead Turtles, Green Turtles, and even sea otters. Schools of snappers, including striking red snappers, further enhance the bustling underwater ecosystem. The vibrant coral and abundant marine life make this site exceptional year-round, with high chances of turtle encounters during safety stops being a consistent highlight. For freedivers, the shallow reef and accessible drop-off provide excellent opportunities to explore the archways and observe marine life. Divers should possess good buoyancy control to fully appreciate the site's unique topographical features and delicate coral.