Dive-site story
Sitting on a sandy seabed off the western coast of Xiaoliuqiu, this sunken vessel serves as an artificial reef attracting schools of pelagic and reef fish. Strong offshore currents frequently sweep past the hull, making it a dive primarily suited for experienced divers comfortable with blue-water descents and negative entries. Massive green sea turtles regularly rest along the deck structures or cruise past in open water.
Artificial wreck structure encrusted with soft corals and sponges
Resident schools of batfish hovering around the wheelhouse and mast
Frequent encounters with foraging and resting green sea turtles along the sandy bottom
Expansive surrounding sand flats hosting colonies of garden eels
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Calmer seas and optimal visibility generally occur during late spring through autumn, though winter diving is possible during mild weather windows.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Sea TurtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Longfin BatfishPlatax teira | Common | ||||||||||||
| Spotted Garden EelHeteroconger hassi | Common | ||||||||||||
| Great BarracudaSphyraena barracuda | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Red LionfishPterois volitans | Common |
Marine forecast
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