Dive-site story
Situated immediately west of the main landing pier on volcanic Keelung Islet, this site features a steep underwater terrain of basalt boulders transitioning into mixed sandy patches and rocky reefs. Divers explore large volcanic blocks decorated with soft corals, encrusting sponges, and sea fans while sheltered from prevailing easterly swells. The dynamic currents swirling past the island bring pelagic visitors into the shallows.
Rugged volcanic basalt boulders draped in soft corals and hydroids
Sheltered topography allowing comfortable exploration when outer island points face heavy surge
Macro photography opportunities among reef crevices and sea anemone colonies
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Summer and early autumn offer calm seas before the strong northeast monsoon arrives in late autumn.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clark's AnemonefishAmphiprion clarkii | Common | ||||||||||||
| Yellowtail DamselfishChrysiptera parasema | Common | ||||||||||||
| Blue-spotted PufferArothron caeruleopunctatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Banded Sea KraitLaticauda colubrina | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Diana's HogfishBodianus diana | Rare |
Marine forecast
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