NOBARTV NEWS Papua is the easternmost island in Indonesia which has a million charms in every corner. One of the places that fascinates tourists is the Raja Ampat Islands.
The Raja Ampat Islands consist of four main islands, namely Waigeo, Misool, Salawati and Batana Islands, as well as thousands of other small islands that surround this area.
Raja Ampat also offers beautiful underwater views. Under the clear sea water there are various types of fish, coral reefs and other marine biota that live side by side.
The Raja Ampat Islands have 75 percent of the species consisting of 553 types of coral reefs. The waters of the southwest tip of the island of Papua are also a habitat for 1.470 types of fish, eight types of whales and seven types of dolphins, as well as more than 600 mollusks.
The richness of vegetation and underwater inhabitants on Raja Ampat Island makes this place one of the best diving spots in the world.
There are dozens of spots Diving which are spread across the Raja Ampat Islands and require a very long time if you want to try them all. However, if you only have a short time in Raja Ampat, here are eight recommended spots Diving the best in Raja Ampat that you can consider.
Fam Island
Fam Island is part of the Raja Ampat Islands, located southwest of Waigeo Island and northwest of Batanta Island. This island consists of four main islands, namely Fam Island, Penemu Island, Inus Island, and Yar Island.
When you dive into the waters of Fam Island, you will see a variety of colorful coral reefs, sponges, as well as soft corals. You can also find other sea inhabitants, such as sea rabbits or similar molluscs, such as nudibranchs (sea snail).
The bay between Gam Island and Waigeo
The bay between Gam and Waigeo Islands is about 25 meters wide and looks like a river. The limestone rocks on the seashore seem to mark the entrance to this dive location.
Inside the bay there is a stretch of coral that continues to grow until it almost appears on the surface. You can find a lot of life here, such as flatworms, octopuses and cuttlefish. If you're lucky, you'll even come across a Wobbegong Shark too!
Divers can also see larger types of fish, such as tuna, mackerel and barracuda. There are several indentations and caves that make the topography of this bay look even more amazing.
Misool Island
Misool Island is one of the main islands in the Raja Ampat Islands. Misool Prairan has many beautiful coral reefs around the island. There are coral reefs and sloping walls decorated with various types of soft corals and species, such as harlequin shrimp, pipefish, and dwarf seahorses.
Cape Kri
Tanjung Kri also offers a fun diving experience. Here you will be treated to many types of fish and coral reefs. Sunlight from the sea surface does not penetrate into the water, further beautifying the underwater charm of the Tanjung Kri area.
You can easily find various types of fish, such as tuna, snapper, sweetlips, yellow tail fish, butterflyfish, also angelfish. Not only that! You can also meet tufted carpet sharks or sharks wobbegong which is usually only found in Australian waters.
Diving into the waters of Kri Bay at a depth of 10-40 meters and a visibility of 10-30 meters will certainly be an experience you will never forget.
There are still four spots left Diving recommended best in Raja Ampat. More information about these four spots will be continued in the next article. Stay tuned!
Originally posted on 2024-07-21 23:13:01.
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