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Anambas Islands

Coral lagoon
Depth: 5–25 mLevel: Open WaterMarch-September
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A remote archipelago described by CNN as one of the most beautiful island groups in Asia, with all but pristine reefs.

Depth

5–25 m

Recommended level

Open Water

Average visibility

25 m

A private lagoon within the Anambas archipelago, with five islets and exceptional coral biodiversity.

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Anambas Islands: 61 documented species

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Water temperature

28 °C

Current

Weak to moderate

Access

Boat

Best season

March-September

Recommended certification

Open Water

Approx. price

90 USD / dive

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Best season
March-September
Approx. price
90 USD / dive
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Same country: Indonesia

Indonesia · South China Sea
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Giant ClamCritically Endangered

Giant Clam

Tridacna gigas

Giant AnemoneNot Evaluated

Giant Anemone

Stichodactyla gigantea

Disc AnemoneNot Evaluated

Disc Anemone

Discosoma nummiforme

Ritteri AnemoneNot Evaluated

Ritteri Anemone

Heteractis magnifica

Spotted Garden EelLeast Concern

Spotted Garden Eel

Heteroconger hassi

Harlequin Snake EelLeast Concern

Harlequin Snake Eel

Myrichthys colubrinus

Warty SlugNot Evaluated

Warty Slug

Onchidium verruculatum

Great BarracudaLeast Concern

Great Barracuda

Sphyraena barracuda

SkipjackLeast Concern

Skipjack

Katsuwonus pelamis

Scarlet Cleaner ShrimpNot Evaluated

Scarlet Cleaner Shrimp

Lysmata amboinensis

Peacock Mantis ShrimpNot Evaluated

Peacock Mantis Shrimp

Odontodactylus scyllarus

Spanner CrabNot Evaluated

Spanner Crab

Ranina ranina

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