Sangeang Volcano Dive Site — Komodo
About Sangeang Volcano
Uma ilha vulcânica ativa ao norte de Komodo com mergulho em areia preta única. As aberturas vulcânicas criam fontes termais subaquáticas borbulhantes, e a água rica em nutrientes atrai espécies incomuns, incluindo serpentes marinhas e polvos-mímicos entre os detritos vulcânicos.
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
- Aberturas vulcânicas
- Areia preta
- Ecossistema único
- Serpentes marinhas
Marine Life at Sangeang Volcano
Liveaboards visiting Komodo
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