Dive-site story
Resting off the coast of Atami on the Izu Peninsula, this scuttled gravel freighter split into two distinct sections after sinking. The bow and stern sections sit upright on a sandy seabed, completely transformed into an artificial reef encrusted with vibrant soft corals. Because the wreck lies relatively deep in open water, dives require careful gas and bottom-time monitoring.
Massive hull structure completely coated in dense colonies of soft tree corals
Two distinct split sections offering expansive swim-arounds and schooling fish congregations
Large schools of seasonal pelagics and anthias swarming the upper superstructures
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Late autumn through winter delivers the clearest visibility along the Izu coast, though water temperatures drop significantly.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry bassletSacura margaritacea | Common | ||||||||||||
| Japanese horse mackerelTrachurus japonicus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Kidako morayGymnothorax kidako | Common | ||||||||||||
| Soft tree coralDendronephthya sp. | Common |
Marine forecast
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