Dive-site story
Taka Gede is an extensive submerged patch reef situated within the waters of the Karimunjawa National Park. The topography features sprawling hard coral formations that gradually slope toward a sandy sea floor, providing habitat for a broad spectrum of reef fish and invertebrates. Water conditions are generally calm during the dry season, making the site accessible for a range of diving and snorkeling activities.
Expansive fields of branching Acropora and massive Porites coral formations
Frequent encounters with hawksbill sea turtles feeding along the upper reef slope
Sheltered sandy patches home to stingrays, garden eels, and gobies
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
The dry season brings flat seas and the best underwater visibility across the Karimunjawa archipelago.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawksbill Sea TurtleEretmochelys imbricata | Common | ||||||||||||
| Bluespotted Ribbontail RayTaeniura lymma | Common | ||||||||||||
| Orbicular BatfishPlatax orbicularis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Diagonal-banded SweetlipsPlectorhinchus lineatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Clark's AnemonefishAmphiprion clarkii | Common |
Marine forecast
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