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Set along the outer edge of Maratua Island's sweeping reef crest, this house reef begins with a shallow sandy lagoon interspersed with coral bommies before stepping down into a wall and steep slope. Resident green sea turtles rest on coral ledges or feed among the seagrass patches. Calm conditions near the jetty make it a prime spot for dusk dives targeting mandarin fish and macro critters, while the drop-off brings occasional reef sharks and eagle rays cruising in from open water.
Twilight dives near the jetty pylons for displaying mandarin fish
Frequent encounters with resting and grazing green sea turtles
Diverse macro life along the upper slope rubble, including pygmy seahorses and nudibranchs
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Calmest seas and optimal visibility occur during the dry season, though diving runs throughout the year.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green sea turtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| MandarinfishSynchiropus splendidus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Blacktip reef sharkCarcharhinus melanopterus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Banded sea kraitLaticauda colubrina | Common | ||||||||||||
| CrocodilefishCymbacephalus beauforti | Common |
Marine forecast
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