Dive-site story
Located along the southwestern coast of Xiaoliuqiu, Hai Sen Lin (Sea Forest) derives its name from extensive spreads of sea whips and gorgonian fans rising from the seabed. Divers explore sloping reef sections interspersed with sand channels where macro life shelters among soft coral stands and sponges. Green sea turtles frequent the area, resting under coral overhangs or cruising along the outer shelf.
Expansive underwater meadows of sea whips and branching soft corals
Frequent sightings of resident green sea turtles feeding and resting
Macro marine critters including nudibranchs, gobies, and banded cleaner shrimp
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Calmer surface conditions and peak underwater visibility generally occur through late spring, summer, and early autumn.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green sea turtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Sea whip gobyBryaninops yongei | Common | ||||||||||||
| Spotted garden eelHeteroconger hassi | Common | ||||||||||||
| Pyramid butterflyfishHemitaurichthys polylepis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Ornate ghost pipefishSolenostomus paradoxus | Rare |
Marine forecast
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