Diving has been one of the unique ways one can do to find happiness. Located in the heart of Coral Triangle, Indonesia is noted as one of the best diving spots by divers around the world. Coral Triangle itself is known as the center of marine biodiversity, hence, it is no surprise that Indonesia has 20 percent of world’s fish species and over 70 percent of world’s coral reefs species. Some even said the country offers the greatest marine life variety ever recorded on earth alongside the Philippines.
Northern or eastern parts of Indonesia hold the most beautiful diving spots the country. However, that does not mean the western part offers nothing though, for it has Pulau Weh in the most western part of the island. According to Indonesia all Travel Guide site, this spot is well-known for its rich ecosystem and its isolated location. Pulau Weh’s whereabouts in Banda Sea makes it a home for many rare species on land wild coral reefs. So, what’s on the list?
- Alor, East Nusa Tenggara for a hidden gem
Blue Water Dive Travel site said this spot offers mix of both world-class wide-angle and macro sites of marine life creatures. Once you’re here, you could find pristine coral reefs, steep walls, sloping muck sites that always please divers and underwater photographers more.
- Bali for get-it-all
Worldwide people who live on the internet probably know Bali’s existence. Known as one of the most visited island in the world, Bali is not only offers stunning beaches but also a very diverse diving area with plenty other things to do—quoted from Blue Water Dive Travel’s site. Here you can experience the easiest scuba diving spot, yet gives you a whole package of unique critters, fascinating wrecks, beautiful walls, colorful corals, to the mantra rays and Mola molas.
- Bunaken, North Sulawesi for a world-class wall dives
UNESCO listed this spot as one of its’ World Heritage List since 2005. No wonder that this spot is so famous to world wide’s divers. This is a marine sanctuary, also known as the home to some of the world’s best wall dive sites with gorgeous coral walls and small to large marine life. You should not say no and skip this if you’re a diving lover.
- Raja Ampat, West Papu for the holy grail scuba diving
The world called it as the holy grail of scuba diving for an obvious reason. Yeah, Raja Ampat is the richest marine life spot anyone could find out. It has over 1,400 fish species and a home to 72% infamous coral species in the world. Some even said that you could visit this spot numerous times and discover something new each time—to describe how diverse this spot is.
Any spot(s) caught your mind? Please visit one, two, or even all of them should you have time!
