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 Raja Ampat Islands (West Papua / Irian Jaya)

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Description:
Record numbers of fish and coral. Diversity!!!

Details:
 Nearest commercial airport: Jefman and Sorong City Airport
 Average watertemp: Min 30 - Max 30 oCelcius.
 Average visibility: 20 Horizontal metres
 Bottom composition: Corals
 Dive conditions: Ocean/Sea, Salt water
 Seasonality: All year round


  Marinelife in the area:
Species  Jan  Feb  Mar  Apr   May  Jun  Jul  Aug   Sep  Oct  Nov  Dec 
 Blacktip reef sharks
At reef capes when current is running. Also at reef flats (juveniles).
 Coastal fish & Reef Life
Survey by leading marine scientist has revealed the Raja Ampat Islands having world's richest reefs. The numbers of fish encountered here are staggering.
 Dugongs
Dugongs are not rear to the area, however because these animals live inside of the larger bays, diving with them is rear.
 Hawksbill turtles
 Leatherback turtles
The Jamursma-Medi area has Asia's largest nesting beach for this species. In 2003 there were +3000 nest recorded as part of a WWF project.
 Manta rays
Several locations close to Kri island have groups of resident Manta Rays that approach divers up close. Divers reef hook themselves at the reef edge. On an average day 6 - 12 Manta's will circle the divers and glide between them. Who is looking at who?
 Minke whales
 Pelagic fish
Barracuda, Dog Tooth Tuna, Jacks, Spanish Mackerels, all in great numbers at almost every dive. All year round!
 Spinner dolphins (Long-snouted)
 Wobbegong sharks
Can been seen at almost every dive! More active at dusk.
  Probability of encounter:  0%,   0 > 60%,   60 > 90%,   90 > 100%