Weizhou Island
The largest volcanic island in mainland China, with the country's northernmost coral reef.
Depth
5–25 m
Recommended level
Open Water
Average visibility
10 m
Water temperature
26 °C
Current
Weak to moderate
Access
Shore/Boat
Best time
April-October
Recommended certification
Open Water
Approx. price
35 USD / dive
The largest volcanic island in mainland China, with the country's northernmost coral reef.
Location
See on the interactive map52 species documented in Weizhou Island
Least ConcernBarracuda
Sphyraena barracuda
Rorcual de Bryde
Balaenoptera edeni
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 verrugosa
Onchidium verruculatum
Bigeye de arrecife
Priacanthus hamrur
Bonito listado
Katsuwonus pelamis
Caballito de mar amarillo
Hippocampus kuda
Ecosystem
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