Colorful coral reef scene with marine life in West Papua, Indonesia's underwater world.
Indonesia · South Ambon

Pantai Nama Slope

Best time to dive

January to December; September to April; May to August

What you might see

  • Flamboyant cuttlefishLikely
  • FrogfishLikely
  • Ghost pipefishLikely
  • MandarinfishLikely
  • Mimic octopusLikely
  • NudibranchLikely
  • RhinopiasLikely
  • Sea turtlePossible
  • SeahorseLikely

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Open Water

Snorkelling

Not a snorkel site - No - a muck/critter dive; the interest is small stuff on the bottom.

Permits & fees

No special permit at most sites; dive through a licensed Ambon operator. Confirm before booking.

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Ambon

This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.

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