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General Information:
The Komodo
National Park is one of
the most diverse and rich marine environments in the world, home to over 1,000
species of fish and 250 types of reef-building coral. The park has two distinct
marine environments, one in the north and the other in the south of the park.
Northern marine environment of Komodo National Park:
- Average water temperature: 27o - 28o Centigrade
(Divers are recommended to use a minimum 3 mm Short Suit.)
- Average Visibility: +25-35 meters
In the north the water is warm and very clear. The
marine-life there is similar to that found in most tropical seas. The coral
reefs in the north of the park are rich with colourful combinations of hard and soft corals. Be delighted by
the ever present schools of
Anthias, Wrasses, majestic angel fish, and larger predators - reef
sharks and giant trevally.
Southern marine environment of the Komodo National Park:
- Average water temperature: 23o -24o Centigrade
(Divers are recommended to use a minimum 3 mm full-length wet suit and hood.)
- Visibility: 7 – 18 meters
To the south of Pantai Merah (Pink Beach) – knows for its unique red sand you’ll
encounter the cool, plankton-rich waters upwelling from the depths of the Indian Ocean. These sub-ocean currents of cooler water,
caused by ocean currents colliding with the continental shelf, bring an endless
supply of plankton-based food to the area feeding a populous habitat of
marine-life. The reefs in this area abound with soft coral, large branching
corals, and fans. The invertebrate life in this area is amazing and loved by
underwater photographers. See nudibranchs, holythurians, frog fish, pygmy sea
horses together with larger filter feeders - such as Manta rays and the
occasional whale shark.
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There are
more then 50 established dive sites to visit encompassing a huge range of
environments
For detailed information about:
- dive sites;
- facilities;
- how to get to the dive sites;
- and more;
Please contact a local dive operator
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Diving conditions
Komodo is an exiting and sometimes very challenging place to
dive. The waters can prove dangerous due to the very strong currents found
throughout this area. It is very important that you use a reputable dive
operator and ensure that the dive sites visited are appropriate to your level
of experience.
While enjoying Komodo’s diverse marine habitat, Komodo
offers a wide range of diving experiences: high-voltage current dives; gentle
drift dives; cliff dives along walls of colour; dives around monumental
boulders; caves dives and swim-throughs; colorful reefs; seamounts and
pinnacles; and sand slope dives composed of both black and white sand. Also
awaiting discovery during a Komodo dive are large pelagic fish, mantas, 18
species of cetaceans, whale sharks, dugongs, green and hawksbill turtles and
much more.
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What the experts have to say about diving in Komodo:
“Komodo reefs
astounded me with their dense multi-layered, exuberantly colored marine- life,
the richest I have ever seen.”
BOB HALSTEAD
Komodo “Has more
potential for divers to discover unknown, weird and colorful marine creatures
than any other tropical diving location I have visited.”
ROGER STEENE
I have never gathered
such a fund of fine u/w footage on one trip in all my years.”
STAN WATERMAN
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