Mandarin House Dive Site — Alor

Mandarin House dive site in Alor

About Mandarin House

Grund vik med grus och koraller där mandarinfiskar kommer fram i skymningen för sin berömda parningsdans. En av de bästa platserna i Indonesien för denna magiska solnedgångsritual. Det omgivande gruset är också hem för flamboyanta bläckfiskar, blåringade bläckfiskar och flera arter av pipfiskar, vilket gör varje centimeter värd att utforska.

Site Information

  • Depth: 2–12 m
  • Difficulty: intermediate
  • Site type: Muck
  • Current: Alor is known for strong currents due to significant tidal exchanges, which enrich its marine ecosystem and provide thrilling drift dives in some areas. However, muck diving at sites like Mandarin House generally permits more static and detailed observation.
  • Best time: Året runt (dyk i skymningen)
  • Region: Alor

Highlights

  • Mandarinfisk
  • Bläckfisk
  • Sjöhästar

Marine Life at Mandarin House

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