Dive-site story
Located off the northeastern coast of Xiaoliuqiu, Yuchengwei Water Pipe is centered around a prominent submerged pipeline that extends from the rocky intertidal zone out across a sloping sandy and coral seabed. Divers frequently follow the pipeline as a natural navigation guide, discovering artificial reef growth and macro critters along its length. Resident green sea turtles graze on algae among the shallow coral formations, while the surrounding sandy patches hold garden eels and ray species.
Submerged water pipeline acting as an artificial reef structure and navigation aid
Frequent encounters with resident green sea turtles resting on reef blocks
Macro photography opportunities with nudibranchs and flatworms along the pipe encrustations
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Diving is possible year-round, though the calmest sea conditions occur outside the peak winter monsoon.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green sea turtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Clark's anemonefishAmphiprion clarkii | Common | ||||||||||||
| LionfishPterois volitans | Common | ||||||||||||
| Spotted garden eelHeteroconger hassi | Common |
Marine forecast
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