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Located off the southern coast of Green Island, Ziping Drift takes advantage of the Kuroshio current sweeping across volcanic underwater topography. Divers glide past large sea fans, steep boulder drops, and expansive coral plateaus while keeping an eye on the blue for passing pelagics.
Fast-moving drift along Green Island's southern volcanic drop-offs
Expansive gorgonian sea fans clinging to current-swept ridges
Regular sightings of pelagic fish schools in the open blue
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Spring through autumn offers the calmest sea conditions before the winter northeast monsoon strengthens.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green sea turtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Bigeye trevallyCaranx sexfasciatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Whitetip reef sharkTriaenodon obesus | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Spotted eagle rayAetobatus ocellatus | Rare |
Marine forecast
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