Anambas Islands
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
Water temperature
28 °C
Current
Weak to moderate
Access
Boat
Best time
March-September
Recommended certification
Open Water
Approx. price
90 USD / dive
A private lagoon within the Anambas archipelago, with five islets and exceptional coral biodiversity.
Location
See on the interactive map61 species documented in Anambas Islands
Least ConcernBarracuda
Sphyraena barracuda
Critically EndangeredTortuga carey
Eretmochelys imbricata
EndangeredTortuga verde
Chelonia mydas
Critically EndangeredAlmeja gigante
Tridacna gigas
Anguila jardinera moteada
Heteroconger hassi
Anguila serpiente de bandas
Myrichthys colubrinus
Anémona alfombra gigante
Stichodactyla gigantea
Anémona disco
Discosoma nummiforme
Anémona magnífica
Heteractis magnifica
Babosa de mar española (Spanish dancer)
Hexabranchus sanguineus
Babosa de mar verrugosa
Onchidium verruculatum
Bigeye de arrecife
Priacanthus hamrur
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