Dive-site story
Situated along the outer reef system of Maratua Atoll in East Kalimantan, Banner Fish Country features a vibrant sloping reef transitioning into a dramatic wall. The site takes its name from the dense aggregations of schooling bannerfish that hover over the hard coral formations. Divers drift along the current-swept wall, encountering pelagic visitors alongside rich macro biodiversity across the sponges and seafans.
Massive aggregations of schooling bannerfish hovering above the reef
Regular encounters with green sea turtles resting on coral outcrops
Drift diving along a wall covered in gorgonian fans and soft corals
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Calmest seas and optimal underwater visibility coincide with the dry season in the Berau region.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schooling bannerfishHeniochus diphreutes | Common | ||||||||||||
| Green sea turtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Whitetip reef sharkTriaenodon obesus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Bigeye trevallyCaranx sexfasciatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Spotted eagle rayAetobatus narinari | Rare |
Marine forecast
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