Crystal Bay, Nusa Penida

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© PT. BAHARI INTAN ABADI, 80224 Denpasar Selatan
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Crystal Bay, Nusa Penida

★★★★☆ (45,470)

Located on the west-side of Nusa Penida Island, Crystal Bay has two coral reef formations separated by sand slopes. The combination of slopes and walls that form the topography at this dive site goes down to more than 50 meters and meets with large rock which is an ideal place for a cleaning station for sunfish.

Crystal Bay plays host to many different marine species. There is much hard and soft coral, which sustains healthy populations of turtles, fish, and macro marine life.

Dive Activity

Potential Wildlife Sightings

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: 200

Alamy-WaterFrame

Moray Eel
3k Sightings
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129
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130
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177
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260
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 27

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Barracuda
2.4k Sightings
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110
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177
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Green Turtle
2.4k Sightings
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240
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240
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Ocean Sunfish
2k Sightings
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19
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36
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40
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66
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46
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260
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501
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657
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355
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41
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12
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Hawksbill Turtle
1.9k Sightings
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83
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94
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133
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154
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220
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219
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225
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161
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131
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77

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 300

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Octopus
1.2k Sightings
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60
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54
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87
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133
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83
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83
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64
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122
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173
O
151
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124
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52

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 600

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Wrasse
513 Sightings
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16
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21
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42
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49
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44
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55
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81
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64
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14
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Reef Manta Ray
339 Sightings
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10
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20
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19
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28
M
33
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35
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42
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40
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61
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22
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29
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Tobias Friedrich

Bottlenose Dolphin
271 Sightings
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0
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12
A
24
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18
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23
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51
A
42
S
43
O
22
N
24
D
12

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 28

Udo Kefrig

Clownfish
4.4k Sightings
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178
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185
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242
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599
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316
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172
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 3

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Trumpetfish
3.4k Sightings
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117
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129
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156
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500
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465
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344
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221
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118

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 90

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Angelfish
3k Sightings
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416
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327
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191
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106

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 40

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Triggerfish
2.9k Sightings
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125
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118
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213
M
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391
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378
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316
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172
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116

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 130

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Butterfly Fish
2.8k Sightings
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115
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109
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139
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188
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256
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261
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418
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379
O
308
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177
D
96

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 8

Alamy-Reinhard Dirscherl

Bannerfish
2.6k Sightings
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81
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98
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123
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199
M
236
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268
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306
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364
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375
O
305
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151
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94

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 100

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Parrotfish
2.5k Sightings
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94
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102
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122
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215
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163
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 130

AdobeStock-JirinaVFR

Pufferfish
2.5k Sightings
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189
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321
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201
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 85

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Surgeonfish
2.2k Sightings
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81
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109
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143
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201
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320
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232
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133
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 12

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Lionfish
2.1k Sightings
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158
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Total number of species: 25

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Boxfish
2k Sightings
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Total number of species: 3000

SSI-Peter-Schinck

Nudibranch
2k Sightings
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172
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 250

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Scorpionfish
1.7k Sightings
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215
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139
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 150

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Sweetlips and Grunts
1.7k Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 120

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Flounder
1.3k Sightings
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Alamy-WaterFrame

Common Seahorse
1.2k Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 3

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Cornetfish
1.1k Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 3400

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Shrimp
1k Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 30

SSI-Peter-Schinck

Stonefish
1k Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 350

Alamy-Andre Seal

Damselfish
994 Sightings
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61
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 90

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Goatfish
948 Sightings
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36
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43
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41
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79
M
75
J
107
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131
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116
O
92
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67
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 120

SSI-Peter-Schinck

Cuttlefish
890 Sightings
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20
F
17
M
37
A
112
M
193
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166
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148
A
118
S
39
O
28
N
12
D
0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 110

iStock-Rainer von Brandis

Snapper
825 Sightings
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32
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30
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48
A
74
M
89
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A
101
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107
O
69
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58
D
36

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 60

iStock-Global_Pics

Soldierfish
814 Sightings
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31
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33
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41
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70
M
73
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94
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105
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94
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31
AdobeStock-Richard Carey

Banded Sea Krait
805 Sightings
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23
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27
M
32
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34
M
49
J
64
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98
A
118
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140
O
119
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77
D
24

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Total number of species: 15

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Garfish
760 Sightings
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28
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19
M
35
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55
M
69
J
98
J
102
A
114
S
106
O
75
N
35
D
24

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 20

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Porcupinefish
649 Sightings
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23
F
28
M
31
A
68
M
71
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63
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A
68
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72
O
82
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40
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22

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 80

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Stingrays
513 Sightings
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24
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21
M
21
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38
M
54
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47
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68
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71
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78
O
54
N
27
D
10

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 40

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Jackfish
470 Sightings
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12
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22
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21
A
33
M
47
J
59
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A
56
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63
O
38
N
33
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 60

iStock-Global_Pics

Squirrelfish
439 Sightings
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11
F
19
M
27
A
38
M
29
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36
J
51
A
78
S
76
O
53
N
21
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 250

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Grouper/Basslets
413 Sightings
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10
F
10
M
11
A
42
M
46
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46
J
61
A
55
S
43
O
45
N
30
D
14

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 50

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Frogfish
399 Sightings
J
35
F
41
M
25
A
39
M
41
J
58
J
20
A
17
S
29
O
28
N
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Ribbon Moray Eel (Ghost Eel)
348 Sightings
J
14
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0
M
15
A
29
M
44
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36
J
37
A
45
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39
O
51
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24
D
14

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 7000

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Crab
336 Sightings
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16
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20
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29
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20
M
33
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33
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40
A
29
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33
O
37
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29
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17
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Wobbegong
333 Sightings
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0
F
0
M
12
A
29
M
51
J
35
J
18
A
42
S
42
O
69
N
25
D
10

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 300

iStock-deraugenzeuge

Snake Eel
313 Sightings
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15
F
14
M
22
A
22
M
20
J
25
J
43
A
41
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35
O
32
N
26
D
18

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Total number of species: 30

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Sand Eel
309 Sightings
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0
F
13
M
18
A
27
M
25
J
27
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37
A
70
S
34
O
33
N
14
D
11

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Total number of species: 55

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Lobster
286 Sightings
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19
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23
M
29
A
38
M
30
J
19
J
33
A
25
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27
O
21
N
22
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0

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Total number of species: 15

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Tuna
267 Sightings
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0
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12
M
16
A
13
M
16
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21
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36
A
49
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46
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32
N
10
D
16

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Total number of species: 130

iStock-Christian von Mach

Pipefish
239 Sightings
J
17
F
10
M
13
A
13
M
17
J
47
J
37
A
14
S
19
O
22
N
15
D
15

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Total number of species: 180

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Sole
234 Sightings
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0
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17
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36
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29
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32
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32
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21
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31
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24
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12
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Total number of species: 80

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Emperor
226 Sightings
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10
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15
M
24
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29
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45
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38
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40
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Dive Centers Catering This Dive Site

Dive Concepts Lembongan

Tropical Homestay, 80771 Klungkung, BA - IDN

Project Laut

Jl. Raya Toyapakeh , Ped, Nusa Penida, 80771 Klungkung, BA - IDN

Dpm Diving Nusa Penida, Desa Toyapakeh Nusa Penida island

jalan Raya Toyapakeh, 80771 Klungkung, BA - IDN

Mavi Diving

Jl;. Singaraja - Amlapura Sambirenteng , Tejakula, 81173 Singaraja, BA - IDN

RELAX BALI

Jl. Pantai Kubu, Kubu, 80853 Karangasem, BA - IDN

Nico Dives Cool Bali

Jl. Sekuta 114 Sanur, 80228 Denpasar, BA - IDN

PURE DIVE RESORT

Jalan Ped-Buyuk, Desa Ped , Nusa Penida, 80771 Klungkung, BA - IDN

Reeflex Divers

Desa Sakti Nusa Penida, 80771 Nusa Penida-Klungkung, BA - IDN

Scuba Tribe Bali dive-resort

Tulamben, Jl. Raya Amlapura - Singaraja, 80853 Karangasem, BA - IDN

Siren Diving Lembongan

Jl Nusa Lembongan, Lembongan Village, 80771 Klungkung, BA - IDN

Balifundiving (Bali Fun Diving)

Jl. Tukad Balian 455C - Sidakarya, 80224 Denpasar Selatan, BA - IDN

Nomads Diving

Toyapakeh, Nusa Penida, 00000 Klungkung, BA - IDN

Indo Ocean Project

Jl. Raya Toyapakeh, 87011 Klungkung, BA - IDN

Dive Sites Nearby

Mares

Bat Rock (★4.2)

The outer rock to the south east of Manta Point, Nusa Penida. Experiencing surge and current this area can be a challenging dive, or can be so calm you can swim all around the rock.
PT. BAHARI INTAN ABADI, 80224 Denpasar Selatan

Manta Point, Sekar Kuning (★4.6)

Located in the south of Nusa Penida Island and facing the Indian Ocean, Manta Point can often have big waves. This dive site has large rock mounds which are often visited by manta rays for self cleaning, giving this site it’s name.
Aqualung

Labyrinth (★4.5)

Located in the south of Nusa Penida Island and facing the Indian Ocean, Labyrinth can often have big waves. This dive site has a number of canyons and swimthroughs and reef manta rays can often be seen passing on their way to either Manta Point to the East for cleaning, or Manta Bay to the west for feeding.
Scubapro

Batu Bolong, Nusa Penida (★4.7)

Located off the south coast of Nusa Penida, Batu Bolong is the dive site around the famous arch that is often photographed. It can only be dived on a rising tide when the swell is low and is subject to high current and surge.
Mares, Janez Kranjc

Malibu Point (★4.7)

Located on the east of Nusa Penida, Malibu Point is a wonderful bay with fantastic wall dives on the outside of the bay. Start your dives in the protected waters and venture out the bay if conditions are right, returning to the bay for your safety stop.
Mares

Rabbit Hole (Batupahet) (★4.3)

Rabbit Hole (Batupahet) is our newest dive site on the South Coast of Nusa Penida between Manta Bay and Manta Point dive sites. Here you can see Manta Rays, Brownbanded Bamboo Sharks and a plethora of macro life.
BALI FUN DIVING, 80224 Denpasar Selatan

Manta Bay (★4.4)

This dive sites is close to the cliff which has strong water movement (surge). It is a gathering place for manta rays to filter the food collected due to the pressure of the waves from the open ocean.
Scubapro

suana (★4.6)

Suana is located on the east coast of Nusa Penida and offers a nice wall dive where the reef drops to an unknown depth. The currents can be strong, but if you dive at the right time, it is a pleasant dive.
BALI FUN DIVING, 80224 Denpasar Selatan

Bat Cave (★4.6)

This cave has a horizontal length of about 200 meters where, at the end of the cave, is a large open space inhabited by bats. The mouth of the cave is at a depth of 8 meters below sea level.
Scubapro

Karang Sari (★4.6)

Karang Sari is a bay on the east coast of Nusa Penida and is a large dive site that can be dived in a number of ways. The reef plateau at around 10-12m hosts a number of large bommies and the deeper wall features large sea fans and overhangs.
BALI FUN DIVING, 80224 Denpasar Selatan

Gamat Bay (★4.5)

A small bay in the west of Nusa Penida that has healthy coral in flat shallow area, followed by a slope that reaches more than 40 meters. One of the best places to spot Mola mola, or Oceanic sunfish, during the right season.
Mares

Toyapakeh Wall (★4.6)

Toya Pakeh is known as one of the best dive sites in the area. It is situated in a small nook on the north mouth of the Ceningan Channel. While currents can be strong and at times unpredictable, divers are rewarded with some of the finest coral structures and marine biodiversity Penida has to offer.
Mares, Janez Kranjc

Batumulapan (★4.6)

Batumulapan is a sloping wall dive with amazing reef structure in the shallows above 14m. Soft fan corals and giant sponges can be seen as well as the usual hard corals.
BALI FUN DIVING, 80224 Denpasar Selatan

Toyapakeh (★4.6)

Large open bays with coral that begins growing in the shallows. As you descend you will meet large rocks covered by amazingly colored coral reefs. Toyapakeh often has strong and sometimes unpredictable currents.
Nomads Diving, 00000 Klungkung

Pura Ped (★4.5)

Ped is a beautiful dive site on the north side of Nusa Penida. Ped features a sloping reef starting at 5m, descending all the way to 40m and beyond. Currents range from mild to strong.
Scubapro

Sental (★4.6)

This dive site is easy access by speed boat and best to dive with the current. Divers and a dive leader should be well coordinating with a speed boat captain about the dive time, pick up point, and exit for the dive. The reef is absolutely beautiful, an extended pristine coral reef.
Mares

Pura Mas Gading (★4.5)

Located between the dive sites Buyuk and Sental, PMG is marked with a small temple in the shallows and is a common place to see mola mola cleaning (at the right time of year). Usually a gentle drift, this site is a gentle slope with plenty of soft corals and an abundance of fish life.
bali fun diving

SD Point (★4.6)

SD Point is an abbreviation for ‘Sekolah Dasar’ or elementary school. It’s arguably the most diverse collection of corals in Bali. Having shelf slope bottom parallel along the beach cover with abundant corals make this site is great for Drift Dive activities. Occasionally the current can be very strong.
Project Laut, 80771 Klungkung

Project Laut Restoration Patch (★4.9)

Project Laut’s officially designated Coral Restoration Area. The restoration area is at approximately 6m depth on a reef scarred area, but descends in a sloping fashion down into depths of 40+ meters. The dive site is typically done via shore entry and can experience strong currents, so advanced divers only.
Mares, Janez Kranjc

Dan’s Reef (★4.6)

Dan’s Reef is the house reef situated just in front on Nomads Diving, Nusa Penida. It is accessible by shore entry, or boat entry. It is a beautiful, relatively untouched dive site that can be prone to strong currents during tidal changes. Shallow steps followed by a deep sloping area are the main characteristics.
Scubapro

Buyuk (★4.4)

This is a wall dive near the Kaspla fast boat / pontoons. The top of the reef is damaged from the fast boat action but the deep reef is still beautiful.
Scubapro

Sampalan (Nusa Penida, Bali) (★4.6)

Situated around the North East corner of Nusa Penida, Sampalan offers a drift with unusual coral formations and more fish than you can shake a fin at!