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Located off the northwest coast of Pulau Weh in Aceh, Pantee Peunateung drops dramatically into deep oceanic water. A shallow reef crest gives way to a monumental sloping wall covered in giant gorgonian fans and black coral bushes. Vigorous currents sweep through the open-ocean exposure, attracting dense schools of pelagic fish along the drop-off.
Monumental drop-off dominated by massive seafan fields and black coral
Frequent pelagic action with schools of trevally, barracuda, and tuna cruising the blue
Occasional encounters with passing reef sharks and eagle rays off the wall edge
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Calmer seas and optimal visibility occur during the dry season, whereas the peak monsoon in late December and January can bring rough surface conditions.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giant TrevallyCaranx ignobilis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Chevron BarracudaSphyraena qenie | Common | ||||||||||||
| Whitetip Reef SharkTriaenodon obesus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Dogtooth TunaGymnosarda unicolor | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Spotted Eagle RayAetobatus narinari | Rare |
Marine forecast
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