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Explore South Korea
South Korea offers a unique diving experience, blending its rich cultural heritage with the beauty of its underwater landscapes. Divers can explore the waters around Jeju Island, known for its volcanic rock formations and vibrant coral reefs. Jeju’s marine life is diverse and colorful, featuring soft corals, sea fans, and a variety of fish species. The island's temperate climate and clear waters make it a prime spot for shore dives, allowing easy access to its underwater wonders right from the beach.
In addition to Jeju, South Korea's east coast is popular for wall and wreck diving. Sites like the famous ‘Ulleungdo’ provide dramatic underwater cliffs and shipwrecks that attract seasoned divers. The waters here house seasonal visitors like giant pacific octopuses and jellyfish. South Korea's distinct seasons offer varied diving conditions, with spring and autumn providing the best visibility. These regional and seasonal features make South Korea a fascinating destination for divers seeking adventure beyond the typical tropical experience.
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AMEX, JCB, Cir, Plus
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CJU, PUS, ICN, GMP
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KRW
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+82
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220 V / 60 Hz
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UTC+9
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Top Wildlife Sightings in South Korea
South Korea's marine life offers a rich tapestry for divers to explore. Common reef fish such as damselfish, butterflyfish, and angelfish populate the coastal waters, providing colorful displays around the rocky reefs and kelp forests. These species are frequently encountered in areas like Jeju Island, known for its clear waters and abundant marine biodiversity.
Seasonal highlights include sightings of larger marine animals. During warmer months, divers may encounter migratory species such as whale sharks and various types of rays near the southern coasts. Sea turtles, particularly the endangered loggerhead turtle, can occasionally be spotted around Jeju and Ulleungdo, though these sightings are less common and depend on the time of year and water conditions.
Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content
The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.
Total number of species approx.: 600
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Wrasse
32 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 300
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Octopus
10 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 12
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Lionfish
65 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 40
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Triggerfish
54 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 350
Alamy-Andre Seal
Damselfish
51 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 25
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Boxfish
27 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 40
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Jackfish
15 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 80
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Emperor
14 Sightings
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10
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Total number of species approx.: 3000
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Nudibranch
13 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 90
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Angelfish
12 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 250
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Scorpionfish
11 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 28
Udo Kefrig
Clownfish
9 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 15
Shutterstock-Al McGlashan
Tuna
6 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 50
Shutterstock_Dewald Kirsten
Sea Wasp
4 Sightings
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