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Franks Crack

Atauro Island, Timor Leste
★ 4.0 (1 review)
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Intermediate

Sheer wall dive with a crack, teeming with life.

Boat Access
18m Avg Depth
30m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site, Franks Crack, is located on the west coast of Atauro Island. It’s a compelling dive featuring a sheer wall covered in coral and marked by a prominent crack running through the reef. The area teems with life; large barrel sponges are frequently found alongside moray eels, lionfish, and scorpionfish nestled within the crevices. Keep an eye out for passing Maori wrasse in the deeper blue waters.

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Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

wall divecoral reefturtlemacro photographywide angle

Marine Life

ScorpionfishLionfishAngelfishMoray eelMaori wrasseBarrel spongesHard and soft corals

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Intermediate

Maximum depth of 30 meters requires more than beginner-level experience and good buoyancy control.

Hazards:
depthmarine lifeboat traffic
Current Strength:

Mild

Diving Conditions

Water Temperature Now: 28.4°C

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