Dive-site story
Located off the coast of Pantar Island in the Alor archipelago, Biatabang features a sloping seabed transitioning from dark volcanic sand to scattered hard and soft coral patches. Divers explore the sandy expanses for cryptic critters before drifting along shallow coral formations where reef fish aggregate in healthy numbers.
Macro critter hunting across dark volcanic sand slopes
Healthy coral bommies hosting diverse reef communities
Sheltered conditions compared to the turbulent channels nearby
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
The dry season brings optimal visibility and calm seas across the Pantar Strait.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weedy ScorpionfishRhinopias frondosa | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Robust Ghost PipefishSolenostomus cyanopterus | Common | ||||||||||||
| FrogfishAntennariidae | Common | ||||||||||||
| NudibranchNudibranchia | Common | ||||||||||||
| Spotted Garden EelHeteroconger hassi | Common |
Marine forecast
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