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Bunaken Island |
The reef is goof all the way around Bunaken, and the 6 Km-long island Feature NO Fewer than 13 dive sites. Bunaken is the centerpiece of the reserve and you could probably see the majority of coral reef Fishes Found in Indonesia.
All the sites are similar in that they Feature Steep walls of coral; pocked with small caves, and buzzing with Small and medium sized rest fish. Good Coral growth usually extends down to 40-50 m, and the deeper parts of the wall one can see sharks, Large rays and Napoleon wrasse. The Curran is usually gentle. perfect For aslow drift along the cafe of the wall. although it can occasionally come up in the afternoon.
The Bunaken marine Park reserve OE 75,275 ha, comprising the island of Bunaken,Siladen, Machado Toa, Montehage and Nain, is separated From the mainland by a two Kilometers deep oceanic trench. Frequent Upwellings From the deep bring rich Nutrient to sustain a rich and abundant marine habitat. This tiny cluster of island harbors some of Indonesia's very richest coral reefs.
Bunaken Marine Park is acclaimed by divers the world over and Frequently visited by the world's top underwater photographers, who Find the perfect combination of abundant Marine into, pristine coral and calm I clear waters unbeatable. Diving in this area is almost without exception, wall diving on shear, vertical coral walls with phenomenal growth well into the depths, often below 50 meters.
Fish life is both profuse and diverse, with strong showings From all the common reef Fishes and Frequent visitations by sharks, ray, tuna and Tacks. The coral reef of Bunaken have been the Focus of great scientists and naturalists since the 19th century and new species are still being discovered.Pods of pilot whales, spinner dolphins and every now and again, families of killer whales are found frolicking within the reserve. |
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