Karang Makassar Dive Site — Indonesia

About Karang Makassar

Also known as Manta Point, this large sandy area with scattered coral bommies is the top manta feeding site in Komodo. During plankton blooms, dozens of mantas gather in the shallows to feed.

Site Information

• Depth: 3–12 m
• Difficulty: beginner
• Site type: Sandy
• Region: Indonesia

Highlights

• Premier manta feeding ground
• Up to 30+ mantas during blooms
• Sandy bottom with coral bommies
• Suitable for all experience levels

Marine Life at Karang Makassar

• Reef Manta Ray
• Whale Shark
• Oceanic Manta Ray
• Grey Reef Shark
• Mola Mola
• Napoleon Wrasse
• Pygmy Seahorse
• Mimic Octopus

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