Dive-site story
Along the south coast of Bunaken Island, Tanjung Parigi drops as a vertical reef wall into deep water. Drift past deep alcoves, massive barrel sponges, and hanging soft corals while watching the blue for passing pelagics. Green sea turtles rest on narrow rock ledges or graze along the upper reef crest, while tidal currents sweep schooling fusiliers and redtooth triggerfish along the wall.
Vertical drop-off covered in large sea fans and branching sponges
Resident green and hawksbill sea turtles feeding along the reef crest
Pelagics in open water, including dogtooth tuna and occasional reef sharks
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
The dry southeast monsoon brings clear water and calm surface conditions across Bunaken National Park.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Sea TurtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Whitetip Reef SharkTriaenodon obesus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Napoleon WrasseCheilinus undulatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Redtooth TriggerfishOdonus niger | Common | ||||||||||||
| Giant TrevallyCaranx ignobilis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Blue-ringed AngelfishPomacanthus annularis | Common |
Marine forecast
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