Raziščite Port Moresby
Port Moresby je mesto na jugovzhodni obali, v južni regiji otoka Papua Nova Gvineja. Najboljša potapljaška destinacija od tu je otok Loloata, ki je vhodna točka do več kot 30 potapljaških lokacij na Papuanskem koralnem grebenu. Potapljači, ki najbolj uživajo v potapljanju in opazovanju velikega števila morskih bitij, bodo tukaj navdušeni, tisti, ki uživajo v potapljanju med razbitinami, pa lahko raziščejo ne le razbitine ladij, temveč tudi razbitine letal. Na voljo so strme stene grebenov, koralne planote in še veliko več. Med vrstami, ki jih opazite tukaj, so drobni pritlikavski morski konjički pa vse do različnih vrst grebenskih morskih psov. Lokalni potapljaški centri potapljače popeljejo na enodnevne izlete z ladjami, da obiščejo najboljša potapljaška mesta v regiji.
Top Port Moresby Dive Sites
1. The Big Drop
The Big Drop offers a thrilling dive experience with a vibrant shallow reef teeming with life, sloping into a steep wall covered in Gorgonians. Divers often spot sharks and rays here. Suitable for scuba diving, it is best for advanced divers due to the steep drop and currents.
2. MV Pall II
The MV Pall II wreck, a 25-metre prawn trawler submerged since 1982, lies between 15 to 27 metres. Its mast is adorned with Black Corals, attracting various marine species. This site is ideal for advanced scuba divers interested in wreck exploration.
3. Suzie’s Bommie
An iconic reef dive, Suzie’s Bommie is known for its abundant marine life and colorful coral flora. It offers an easy scuba diving experience, making it suitable for divers of all levels, with diverse aquatic life visible throughout the site.
4. Loloata Island
Loloata Island is part of a marine park, offering both scuba and freediving opportunities. Known for its clear waters and diverse marine life, it caters to easy to advanced divers. The area is ecologically important, protecting rich biodiversity.
5. Bootless Bay
Bootless Bay provides a unique diving experience with its underwater formations and healthy coral gardens. Suitable for both scuba and freediving, it is best for easy to moderate level divers. The bay is a vital ecological zone, supporting a variety of marine life.
Najboljši meseci za potapljanje v Port Moresbyju
Port Moresby je topla, tropska potapljaška destinacija s temperaturami med 22 °C in 31 °C ter temperaturami vode med 27 °C in 29 °C. Potapljači se tukaj lahko potapljajo vse leto. Deževna sezona traja od decembra do aprila in jo sestavljajo mirna morja z večernimi nalivi. Suha sezona je topla, vendar z rahlo valovitim morjem. Vidljivost je tukaj nadpovprečna in pogosto doseže 30 metrov in več.