Anemone Nr. 1

Best months: Dec–Apr

Protected Area

Majuro

Why dive here

With 182+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blacktip reef sharks, eagle rays, grey reef sharks and whitetip reef sharks - Anemone Nr. 1 offers some of Majuro Atoll's richest reef diving. Water ranges 29-30°C, warmest August, September, October.

Best timeDec–Apr

WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit

Marine lifeBarracuda, Blacktip Reef Sharks, Eagle Rays, Grey Reef Sharks and Whitetip Reef Sharks · 182+ species recorded

Water29-30°C · warmest August, September, October

CharacterReef dive

StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

Anemone Nr. 1 is one of those spots that just makes us smile. We’re talking about a reef absolutely carpeted in anemones, far more than you’d expect even in a healthy Pacific atoll. Drop in, and you’re immediately enveloped by the gentle sway of thousands of tentacles, mostly a muted yellow or green, dotted with their resident clownfish. It's not the dramatic drop-off type of dive, more of a gently sloping garden, but we love how intimate it feels. Keep your eyes peeled for the smaller stuff here. Banded cleaner shrimp are everywhere, often tucked into the folds of the anemones, ready to service any passing fish. We've spent entire dives just watching the intricate dance between the clownfish and their hosts, a quiet spectacle. For photographers, the light playing through the anemones is incredible, especially mid-morning. It's a relaxed dive, perfect for taking your time, good for those who like to focus on macro life and appreciate the quieter beauty of a thriving reef.