Dive-site story
Located along the southern coast of Bunaken Island, Lekuan 1 features a dramatic vertical wall plunging straight into the deep blue. Dense clusters of giant barrel sponges, gorgonian fans, and whip corals blanket the drop-off. Resident green sea turtles rest on reef ledges or cruise unbothered through the open water column, while massive schools of pyramid butterflyfish flutter along the reef edge.
Plunging vertical wall draped in giant sea fans and sponges
Frequent encounters with resident green sea turtles resting on ledges
Massive aggregations of reef fish along the upper reef crest
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Calmest surface conditions and optimal visibility occur during the dry season, though diving is possible year-round.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Sea TurtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Pyramid ButterflyfishHemitaurichthys polylepis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Redtooth TriggerfishOdonus niger | Common | ||||||||||||
| Blacktip Reef SharkCarcharhinus melanopterus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Bargibant's Pygmy SeahorseHippocampus bargibanti | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
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