Dampier Strait Dive Site — Raja Ampat

Dampier Strait dive site in Raja Ampat

About Dampier Strait

Het hoofdkanaal tussen de eilanden Waigeo en Batanta. Sterke stromingen trekken manta's, dolfijnen en af en toe walvishaaien aan. Spannende driftduiken voeren je langs met koraal bedekte wanden die wemelen van het leven. De zeestraat fungeert als een trechter voor voedselrijk water, wat een buitengewone concentratie van mariene soorten ondersteunt. Ochtendduiken kenmerken vaak manta-voedingsaggregaties in de planktonrijke stroming.

Site Information

  • Depth: 10–30 m
  • Difficulty: advanced
  • Site type: Channel/Drift
  • Current: Diving in Dampier Strait is characterized by very strong, plankton-rich currents due to its channel-like position between two large islands. These conditions attract abundant marine life and create exciting drift diving opportunities, but they require experienced divers comfortable in significant water movement. Divers should consider bringing extra lanyards for equipment security.
  • Best time: Het hele jaar door
  • Region: Raja Ampat

Highlights

  • Manta's
  • Dolfijnen
  • Sterke stromingen
  • Pelagische vissen

Marine Life at Dampier Strait

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