Dive-site story
Situated along the western coastline of Xiaoliuqiu, Geban Bay features a broad sandy beach leading into coral reef flats and gentle sand slopes. Resident green sea turtles graze on algae among the shallow hard corals, frequently surfacing or resting in reef pockets. Swimming further out reveals scattered coral bommies, sandy gullies harboring garden eels, and schooling reef fish.
Frequent encounters with resident green sea turtles grazing along shallow reef flats
Expansive sandy patches with colonies of spotted garden eels
Healthy hard coral structures hosting diverse macro life and nudibranchs
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Autumn and spring bring stable water clarity and comfortable sea temperatures, bypassing the heavier summer tourist crowds and occasional typhoon swells.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Sea TurtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Spotted Garden EelHeteroconger hassi | Common | ||||||||||||
| Banded Sea KraitLaticauda colubrina | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Clark's AnemonefishAmphiprion clarkii | Common |
Marine forecast
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