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Indonesia

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500
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188
Courses & Events
105
Wildlife
44
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Explore Indonesia

Indonesia, an enchanting archipelago of over 17,500 islands, offers a diving experience like no other with its stunning diversity and vibrant marine life. Known as the world's second richest country in terms of biodiversity, its waters are teeming with a kaleidoscope of creatures, from majestic manta rays and elusive pygmy seahorses to vibrant nudibranchs and graceful sea turtles. The coral reefs here boast an array of colors and forms, creating an underwater tapestry that's a paradise for divers and marine enthusiasts alike.

From the dramatic walls of Bunaken to the eerie shipwrecks of Tulamben, Indonesia caters to all diving preferences. Dive environments range from gentle shore dives to thrilling deep-sea explorations, often accessible via boat or liveaboard trips that provide an immersive experience. Seasonal variations bring unique opportunities; witness the awe-inspiring gathering of whale sharks in Cenderawasih Bay or the schooling hammerheads in the Banda Sea. Each dive site offers its own surprises, making Indonesia a must-visit destination for anyone seeking an unforgettable underwater adventure.

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Tipping
5–10% / Service Staff & Hotel Staff / Tipping is appreciated in hotels and tourist restaurants; often a service charge is included in bills.
Currency
IDR
Dial Code
+62
Electricity
230 V / 50 Hz
Time
UTC+7 to UTC+9

Places to explore

Courses and Events

DIVING COURSE

Open Water Course SSI.The course is built in 3 parts:Theory, pool and ocean divesThe theory can be done online, before you arrive in Pemuteran, just register on www.divessi.com/register/ref/741079Normally, after register, you will receive an e-mail from ssi to confirm. Log in and go to MYSSI , MYCOURSE and you will be able to begin the course online.Or download the app myssi https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.divessi.ssi&hl=enhttps://itunes.apple.com/de/app/ssi-3-0/id1249389209?mt=8And log in on the apps with the user name and password that you just created and download the course and have an offline access to itYou can do the 1st 3 chapters and then I need to open the 3 chapters left for you to be able to finish all the theory.You will still have to do a 50 multiple choice exam here on the 1st day of your course, after a tune up with our instructor or do it online at the end of the theoryIf you decide to go with the online part before you arrival, the course takes 3 days otherwise 4.The pool session (6 of them) are generally done in ½ a day. After that, we don’t go to the pool anymore unless you need some more practice.The ocean dives ( 5 of them)1st one from the beach in Pemuteran( to get comfortable in real environment and get practice with equalization and buoyancy.)2nd and 3rd offshore by boat in Pemuteran. (to get use to enter and exit and diving using a boat)4th and 5th @ Menjangan island (to see the national park while knowing to dive already and be able to enjoy it.)Most of the other diveshop offer just 4 dives, we think that 1 more dives when you are beginner is a lot and it give more flexibility to our instructor .Include in this course:Instructor ( max 2 students per instructor)Training material (online) for life time for 3 different media incl videosEquipmentInsurancesDigital Certification on the ssi app)Food for Menjangan trip onlyCoffee and water for free during the entire course

27 March +9 More
€271.39
IDR 5,300,000.00

Basic Diver

SSI Basic Diver Program at Oceans 5 Gili Air The SSI Basic Diver Program at Oceans 5 Gili Air is the perfect introduction for anyone curious about scuba diving but not yet ready to commit to a full certification course. This program allows you to safely experience the underwater world while learning the fundamental skills needed to dive under the supervision of an SSI Professional. During the Basic Diver program, you will learn essential diving skills and basic theory that will prepare you for your first underwater adventure. After a short briefing and skill practice with your instructor, you will enter the ocean and experience scuba diving to a maximum depth of 12 meters. Throughout the entire dive, you will be accompanied and closely supervised by an experienced SSI Professional, ensuring your safety and comfort at all times. This program is ideal for beginners who want to discover what scuba diving feels like in a relaxed and supportive environment. Around the beautiful reefs of Gili Air, Basic Diver participants often encounter colorful coral reefs, tropical fish, and sometimes even sea turtles during their first dive. One of the great advantages of the SSI Basic Diver Program is that it can be credited toward further diving education. If you decide that you love diving and want to continue, the entire Basic Diver program can be applied toward the SSI Scuba Diver Course or the full SSI Open Water Diver Course within six months. This means your first dive experience becomes the first step in your diving journey. At Oceans 5 Gili Air, the program is conducted with small groups and experienced instructors who prioritize safety, comfort, and personal attention. Our goal is not only to show you the beauty of the underwater world but also to make sure your first diving experience is relaxed, enjoyable, and unforgettable. If you have always wondered what it feels like to breathe underwater, the SSI Basic Diver Program at Oceans 5 Gili Air is the perfect place to begin your adventure.

27 March +285 More
€76.81
IDR 1,500,000.00

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Top Wildlife Sightings in Indonesia

Indonesia's marine life is rich and diverse, offering encounters with numerous reef fish like clownfish, angelfish, and butterflyfish, commonly seen around coral reefs year-round. This region, part of the Coral Triangle, boasts over 2,000 species of fish, making it a diver's paradise.

Seasonal highlights include the chance to see manta rays, particularly around Nusa Penida and Komodo National Park, typically sighted between May and November. Green and hawksbill turtles frequent areas such as the Gili Islands, often spotted during most months. Shark species like the whitetip and blacktip reef sharks are also common, with higher encounters in regions like Raja Ampat, especially during the dry season from October to April.

Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

Green Turtle

93k Sightings
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6.1k
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11k
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11k
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5.3k

Hawksbill Turtle

59k Sightings
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3k
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3.2k
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3.8k
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3.8k
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4.7k
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5.2k
J
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7k
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3.9k
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Total number of species: 200

Moray Eel

58k Sightings
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3.5k
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3.4k
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4.2k
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4.7k
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4.8k
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6.1k
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3.7k

Reef Manta Ray

30k Sightings
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2.6k
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3.5k
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3.1k
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2.3k
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1.5k

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Total number of species: 27

Barracuda

23k Sightings
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1.2k
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1.6k
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1.5k
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1.8k
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1.8k
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2.7k
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3k
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3k
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2.5k
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1.6k
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1.4k

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Total number of species: 300

Octopus

20k Sightings
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1.3k
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1.5k
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1.8k
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1.6k
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1.3k
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Total number of species: 600

Wrasse

17k Sightings
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866
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1.1k
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1.4k
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1.4k
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1.9k
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2.2k
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1.5k
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997

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Total number of species: 28

Clownfish

93k Sightings
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5.3k
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5.2k
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6.5k
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6.3k
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7.5k
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7.8k
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11k
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11k
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10k
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9.4k
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7k
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5.8k

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Total number of species: 90

Angelfish

70k Sightings
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4k
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3.9k
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4.5k
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5.5k
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5.9k
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8.2k
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8.8k
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8.1k
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7.1k
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5.2k
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4.3k

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Total number of species: 130

Pufferfish

65k Sightings
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3.6k
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3.5k
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4.4k
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4.5k
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5.3k
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5.9k
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8.1k
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3.9k

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Total number of species: 130

Butterfly Fish

63k Sightings
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3.6k
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3.5k
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4.2k
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4k
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4.9k
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5.3k
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8k
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3.8k

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Total number of species: 40

Triggerfish

61k Sightings
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3.4k
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3.2k
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4.2k
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5k
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5.3k
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7k
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4.5k
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3.6k

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Total number of species: 100

Parrotfish

59k Sightings
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3.2k
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4.2k
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3.9k
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4.7k
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4.8k
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6.8k
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7.3k
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6.8k
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6k
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3.6k

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Total number of species: 8

Bannerfish

54k Sightings
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2.7k
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2.8k
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3.5k
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3.5k
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4.3k
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4.6k
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6.1k
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6.9k
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5.7k
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3.9k
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3.1k

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Total number of species: 12

Lionfish

52k Sightings
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3.7k
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3.6k
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4.1k
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4.6k
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4.9k
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3.9k
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3.2k

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Total number of species: 3

Trumpetfish

47k Sightings
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3.3k
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3.7k
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4.2k
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4.6k
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3.2k
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2.7k

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Total number of species: 150

Sweetlips and Grunts

43k Sightings
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2.3k
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3k
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2.9k
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3.5k
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3.7k
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3.1k
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2.6k

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Total number of species: 85

Surgeonfish

41k Sightings
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2.4k
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2.7k
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2.6k
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3.3k
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3.4k
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4.2k
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3k
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2.6k

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Total number of species: 80

Stingrays

37k Sightings
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2.6k
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3.3k
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3.4k
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4.2k
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3.5k
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2.5k
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2.2k

Whitetip Reef Shark

37k Sightings
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2k
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2.6k
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2.5k
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3k
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3k
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4.6k
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4k
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2.5k
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2k

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Total number of species: 25

Boxfish

36k Sightings
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2k
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3k
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3.2k
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2.6k
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2.1k

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Total number of species: 3000

Nudibranch

30k Sightings
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2.2k
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2.2k
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2.4k
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3k
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2.7k
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2.1k

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Total number of species: 250

Scorpionfish

29k Sightings
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1.7k
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2k
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2k
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2.3k
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2.7k
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2.8k
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2.3k
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Total number of species: 350

Damselfish

27k Sightings
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1.6k
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1.4k
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1.7k
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1.6k
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2.1k
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2.4k
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3k
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2.8k
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1.8k
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1.6k

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Total number of species: 110

Snapper

23k Sightings
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1.4k
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1.3k
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1.7k
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1.6k
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2k
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2.1k
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2.7k
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2.8k
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2.5k
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2.1k
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1.6k
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1.5k

Blacktip Reef Shark

20k Sightings
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1.1k
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1.3k
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1.6k
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1.1k
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1.4k
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1.4k
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2k
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2.5k
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2.1k
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1.4k
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1.2k

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Total number of species: 3400

Shrimp

18k Sightings
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1.1k
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984
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1.2k
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1.3k
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1.5k
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1.6k
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1.9k
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1.9k
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1.9k
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1.5k
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1.1k

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Total number of species: 90

Goatfish

17k Sightings
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910
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946
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1.1k
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1.2k
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1.6k
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2.1k
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2k
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1.7k
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1.1k
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1k

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Total number of species: 250

Grouper/Basslets

17k Sightings
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1k
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1.2k
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1k
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1.4k
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1.4k
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2.1k
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1.8k
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1.7k
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1.2k
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1.2k

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Total number of species: 60

Soldierfish

17k Sightings
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964
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915
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1.1k
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1.1k
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1.5k
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1.4k
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2k
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2.1k
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2k
O
1.7k
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1.2k
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1k

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Total number of species: 40

Jackfish

13k Sightings
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686
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647
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950
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751
M
1.2k
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1.2k
J
1.5k
A
1.6k
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1.7k
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1.4k
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960
D
855

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Total number of species: 15

Garfish

11k Sightings
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485
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468
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537
A
661
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966
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1k
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1.4k
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1.6k
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1.4k
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1.1k
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633
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452

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Total number of species: 30

Sand Eel

10k Sightings
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466
F
402
M
547
A
568
M
690
J
944
J
1.3k
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1.4k
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1.3k
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1k
N
747
D
571

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Total number of species: 120

Cuttlefish

10k Sightings
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709
F
890
M
1.1k
A
858
M
783
J
926
J
977
A
1.2k
S
727
O
740
N
489
D
595

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Total number of species: 3

Cornetfish

9.5k Sightings
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436
F
485
M
615
A
629
M
781
J
889
J
1.1k
A
1.3k
S
1.1k
O
913
N
636
D
565

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Total number of species: 7000

Crab

8.6k Sightings
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500
F
428
M
597
A
638
M
616
J
735
J
1k
A
857
S
900
O
930
N
810
D
574

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Total number of species: 20

Porcupinefish

8.3k Sightings
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437
F
443
M
521
A
625
M
665
J
744
J
970
A
1k
S
895
O
834
N
537
D
555

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Total number of species: 30

Stonefish

6.7k Sightings
J
401
F
316
M
390
A
439
M
436
J
575
J
767
A
922
S
803
O
751
N
520
D
337

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Total number of species: 60

Squirrelfish

6.6k Sightings
J
292
F
343
M
411
A
376
M
484
J
545
J
769
A
961
S
927
O
763
N
430
D
318

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Total number of species: 120

Flounder

6.6k Sightings
J
378
F
273
M
416
A
424
M
641
J
711
J
719
A
847
S
704
O
620
N
469
D
400

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Total number of species: 15

Tuna

5.8k Sightings
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187
F
243
M
369
A
286
M
418
J
418
J
693
A
1k
S
922
O
680
N
293
D
257

Wobbegong

5.1k Sightings
J
459
F
480
M
628
A
406
M
376
J
190
J
220
A
426
S
480
O
530
N
430
D
518

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Total number of species: 80

Emperor

5.1k Sightings
J
204
F
213
M
275
A
332
M
466
J
492
J
688
A
721
S
676
O
487
N
257
D
266

Ribbon Moray Eel (Ghost Eel)

4.9k Sightings
J
232
F
164
M
273
A
297
M
363
J
443
J
568
A
630
S
549
O
611
N
424
D
352