An island known for its underwater limestone caves and exceptional visibility even by Japanese standards.
Depth
5–35 m
Recommended level
Advanced Open Water
Average visibility
30 m
Water temperature
25 °C
Current
Weak to moderate
Access
Shore/Boat
Best time
April-November
Recommended certification
Cavern Diver
Approx. price
60 USD / dive
An island known for its underwater limestone caves and exceptional visibility even by Japanese standards.
Location
See on the interactive map55 species documented in Miyako Island
Least ConcernBarracuda
Sphyraena barracuda
VulnerableManta de arrecife
Mobula alfredi
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
Ecosystem
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