Sangeang Volcano Dive Site — Komodo
About Sangeang Volcano
Una isla volcánica activa al norte de Komodo con buceo único en arena negra. Las fumarolas volcánicas crean fuentes termales submarinas burbujeantes, y el agua rica en nutrientes atrae especies inusuales, incluyendo serpientes marinas y pulpos mímicos entre los escombros volcánicos.
Site Information
- Depth: 9–30 m
- Difficulty: intermediate
- Site type: Reef
- Current: Komodo is known for swift currents and cool thermoclines, though Sangeang offers sites like Lighthouse Reef and The Estuary with gentler currents, suitable for newer divers. Divers may benefit from carrying a reef hook for some dive spots in the broader Komodo region, though not specifically mentioned for Sangeang.
- Best time: Abr-Nov
- Region: Komodo
Highlights
- Fumarolas volcánicas
- Arena negra
- Ecosistema único
- Serpientes marinas
Marine Life at Sangeang Volcano
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