Kashima Coral Beach

This dive site, Kashima Coral Beach, is situated on the uninhabited Deer Island, designated as National Park Special Protection Area No. 7 in Japan. The underwater topography is characterized by a distinctive 45-degree slope that rapidly descends from shallow, coral-rich bays to a maximum depth of 19 meters. This dramatic drop-off serves as the primary navigation feature, with shallow areas providing shelter for smaller marine life and deeper zones attracting larger pelagic species. No specific historical or story-based information is provided. The site boasts an exceptionally rich and diverse marine ecosystem. During the summer months, immense schools of yellow croaker are a common sight, drawing in numerous predators such as kampachi, horse mackerel, and squid. Divers can regularly encounter a wide array of fish including porgy fish, various snappers, groupers, scorpionfish, and large schools of rockfish. Further observations may include yellowtail, turtles, rays, elusive frogfish, flatfish, and even rare sharks, emphasizing the site's abundance of large and numerous fish. Summer is unequivocally the prime season to experience Kashima Coral Beach, offering the highest chances of witnessing the spectacular schooling yellow croaker and their associated predators. With its accessible maximum depth of 19 meters and the presence of shallow, protected bays, this site is highly suitable for divers of all experience levels, from beginners to more advanced. It is also an excellent location for both freediving and snorkeling, providing rich marine encounters close to the surface and along the impressive slope.