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Ushiro Hama 3 Buoy
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Kashiwa Island in Kochi is a macro paradise with shallow, clear waters perfect for spotting nudibranchs, crustaceans, and gobies. Famous for rare species sightings, it attracts both beginners and seasoned divers. Calm conditions make boat access the preferred choice for exploring this rich underwater world.
Hiphama No. 3 buoy on Kashiwa Island is rich in macro life, with nudibranchs, gobies, shrimp, crabs, rare species, spawning bluefin squid, and giant seahorses.
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 approx.: 200
Alamy-WaterFrame
9 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 600
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Wrasse
8 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 28
Udo Kefrig
Clownfish
10 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 90
Shutterstock-Rich Carey
Angelfish
9 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 approx.: 130
Shutterstock_Krzysztof Odziomek
Butterfly Fish
9 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 12
iStock/cinoby
Lionfish
9 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 approx.: 130
AdobeStock-JirinaVFR
Pufferfish
9 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 80
iStock-bearacreative
Emperor
9 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 approx.: 3400
Shutterstock-Shane Gross
Shrimp
9 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 approx.: 3000
SSI-Peter-Schinck
Nudibranch
9 Sightings
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