Taketomi Island UW Hotspring
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This spot is located on the north side of Taketomi Island, about 15 minutes by boat from Ishigaki Island. There are several holes where bubbles gush out of the mortar-shaped sand at a depth of 20 meters. This is a unique spot where hot springs spring water gushes.
There are many corals in the shallow area, and there is an area with beautiful sea fans, and there are many Debas damsels around. In the shallow coral areas, you may also see kusa gobies and mantis shrimps. Sea turtles also appear.
Dive Activity
Potential Wildlife Sightings
Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content
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Total number of species approx.: 200
Alamy-WaterFrame
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Giant Oceanic Manta Ray
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Reef Manta Ray
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Green Turtle
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Total number of species approx.: 600
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Wrasse
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Total number of species approx.: 300
Alamy/Reinhard Dirscherl
Octopus
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Total number of species approx.: 90
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Angelfish
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Total number of species approx.: 28
Udo Kefrig
Clownfish
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Total number of species approx.: 130
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Butterfly Fish
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Total number of species approx.: 350
Alamy-Andre Seal
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