Makassar Reef (Manta Alley) Dive Site — Komodo

About Makassar Reef (Manta Alley)

Rensestasjon for nordlige mantaer med pålitelige møter sep–nov. En sandete skråning med korallbomber der mantaer kommer inn for rengjøring. Den grunne dybden og rolige forholdene tillater utvidet bunntid med mantaene, ofte over 60 minutter.

Site Information

• Depth: 2–12 m
• Difficulty: intermediate
• Site type: Reef
• Current: Currents between Komodo and Rinca Islands can be strong, pushing nutrient-rich water. This makes it an ideal drift dive, but divers should be prepared for varying current strengths. Experienced guides are crucial for navigating and positioning divers safely.
• Best time: Apr-Nov
• Region: Komodo

Highlights

• Mantaer
• Sandbunn
• Ørneskater
• Blekksprut

Marine Life at Makassar Reef (Manta Alley)

• Revmanta
• Månefisk
• Hvitfinnet revhai
• Napoleonfisk
• Skorpionfisk
• Kulefisk
• Anthias
• Avtrekkerfisk

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