Dive-site story
Sunk intentionally in February 2002 off Diani Beach, the MV Alpha Funguo is a purpose-scuttled fishing trawler that sits upright on an open sandy seabed. Over two decades beneath the surface have coated the steel hull in encrusting corals, sponges, and hydroids, transforming the vessel into a thriving artificial reef. Schools of pelagic predators patrol the superstructure while bottom dwellers shelter within the cargo holds and around the propeller.
Upright, intact steel trawler hull covered in soft corals and sponges
Large schools of resident batfish congregating above the wheelhouse
Occasional encounters with giant groupers hiding in the engine bay
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Calmer seas and optimal underwater visibility align with the northeast Kaskazi winds.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BatfishPlatax teira | Common | ||||||||||||
| Giant TrevallyCaranx ignobilis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Great BarracudaSphyraena barracuda | Common | ||||||||||||
| Green Sea TurtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Humphead WrasseCheilinus undulatus | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
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