Ita
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Ida in Numazu City, Shizuoka, is a top beach dive site in Nishi Izu, famed for its clear “Ida Blue“ waters. Its gentle rocky slope suits all levels, with rich marine life and good tidal flow. Ideal for both macro and wide-angle photography, it’s a favorite among divers year-round.
Ida offers schools of snapper, hawkfish, and yellowtail, plus macro life like frogfish and nudibranchs. Seasonal highlights include spawning squid and sea turtles.
Dive Activity & Environmental Conditions
Top Wildlife Sightings
Most frequently spotted marine life based on dive logs
#1
Damselfish
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#2
Pufferfish
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#3
Moray Eel
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#4
Wrasse
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#5
Sweetlips and Grunts
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#6
Grouper/Basslets
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#7
Butterfly Fish
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#8
Goatfish
33
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#9
Parrotfish
29
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#10
Surgeonfish
26
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