Batam Islands
An industrial island near Singapore with barge and freighter wrecks reachable on short trips.
Depth
5–25 m
Recommended level
Open Water
Average visibility
15 m
Water temperature
28 °C
Current
Weak
Access
Boat
Best time
March-October
Recommended certification
Wreck Diver
Approx. price
35 USD / dive
An industrial island near Singapore with barge and freighter wrecks reachable on short trips.
Location
See on the interactive map61 species documented in Batam Islands
Least ConcernBarracuda
Sphyraena barracuda
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
Bonito listado
Katsuwonus pelamis
Caballito de mar amarillo
Hippocampus kuda
Ecosystem
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