Orange Forest

Clear waters, boat entry, great for wide and macro diving.

Boat Access
9m Avg Depth
19m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site, Orange Forest, located in Minami Ise, Mie, Japan, is a renowned boat-entry destination. It is celebrated for its exceptionally clear waters and offers a versatile diving experience, catering to both wide-angle enthusiasts and macro photographers. While no specific historical details are provided, its name likely alludes to vibrant coral or rock formations, creating an interesting underwater landscape for exploration from its average depth of 9 meters down to 19 meters. The marine life here is abundant and varied, featuring large schools of yellowtail and bluefin reef squid, with the exciting possibility of encountering hammerhead sharks. For those with a keen eye for smaller subjects, the deeper areas are a treasure trove of macro life, including Ayatolla and Xanthocorallis clownfish, as well as blue-spotted and yellow coral clown shrimp. Orange Forest is ideal for visiting during periods of good visibility, offering clear views of its diverse inhabitants. Its moderate depths make it suitable for both scuba divers and freedivers, with ample opportunities to observe both large pelagics and intricate macro species. Divers should be prepared for boat entry and can enjoy both wide-angle scenic views and detailed macro photography throughout the site.
Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

boat divesharkcoral reefwide anglemacro photographybeginner friendlyschools of fishclear water

Marine Life

hammerhead sharkclownfishyellowtailbluefin reef squidAyatolla clownfishXanthocorallis clownfishblue-spotted coral clown shrimpyellow coral clown shrimphammerhead sharks

Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Clear waters and moderate depths suit all levels, offering both wide-angle and macro opportunities.

Hazards:
dangerous marine life
Current Strength:

Moderate

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