Dive-site story
Located off Jiangjyun Island in the Penghu archipelago, this offshore site is renowned for expansive fields of towering gorgonian sea fans lining deep rocky reefs. Divers drop into clear open water where nutrient-rich currents fuel dense soft coral colonies and attract schools of pelagic and reef fish.
Extensive fields of giant sea fans and sea whips clinging to rocky ridges
Frequent encounters with schooling pelagics sweeping through tidal channels
Vibrant macro life sheltering within complex coral branches
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Summer brings calmer sea conditions and warm water before the intense northeast winter monsoon sets in.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giant Sea FanSubergorgia suberosa | Common | ||||||||||||
| Pygmy SeahorseHippocampus bargibanti | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Bluefin TrevallyCaranx melampygus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Yellowtail BarracudaSphyraena flavicauda | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Spotted SweetlipsPlectorhinchus chaetodonoides | Common |
Marine forecast
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