Anemone Nr. 1 - Majuro Atoll
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.
- Location
- Majuro Atoll, Marshall Islands, Central & South Pacific
- Coordinates
- 7.127402, 171.310530
- Type
- reef
Marine Protected Area: Majuro
Best Time to Dive in Majuro Atoll
The warmest water temperatures in Majuro Atoll occur in January, averaging 28.1°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 28.1°C.
Monthly Water Temperatures
- January: 28.1°C (air: 27.4°C)
- February: 28.1°C (air: 27.4°C)
- March: 28.1°C (air: 27.3°C)
- April: 28.1°C (air: 27.2°C)
- May: 28.1°C (air: 27.5°C)
- June: 28.1°C (air: 27.5°C)
- July: 28.1°C (air: 27.5°C)
- August: 28.1°C (air: 27.5°C)
- September: 28.1°C (air: 27.6°C)
- October: 28.1°C (air: 27.6°C)
- November: 28.1°C (air: 27.4°C)
- December: 28.1°C (air: 27.5°C)
Nearby Dive Sites in Majuro Atoll
- Aquarium - 5-18m (reef)
- Calalin Channel - 10-30m (drift)
- Raycrew (reef)
- West Coral Pass (reef)
Nearest Dive Centres to Anemone Nr. 1
Marine Life in Majuro Atoll
Home to 198 recorded species including 142 reef fish, 17 hard corals, 13 sea cucumbers, 9 sea snails & nudibranchs, 5 sharks & rays, 5 crabs & lobsters.
Notable Species
- Bristle-toothed Surgeonfish (Ctenochaetus striatus) - Reef Fish
- Black Surgeonfish (Acanthurus nigricans) - Reef Fish
- Bullethead Parrotfish (Chlorurus sordidus) - Reef Fish
- Blunt-head Parrotfish (Chlorurus microrhinos) - Reef Fish
- Clown Tang (Naso lituratus) - Reef Fish
- Sleek Unicornfish (Naso hexacanthus) - Reef Fish
- Blue and Gold Fusilier (Caesio caerulaurea) - Reef Fish
- Bleeker's Surgeonfish (Acanthurus mata) - Reef Fish
- Small giant clam (Tridacna maxima) - Clams & Mussels
- Long-nosed Parrotfish (Hipposcarus longiceps) - Reef Fish
- Blackspot Surgeonfish (Acanthurus nigrofuscus) - Reef Fish
- Manini (Acanthurus triostegus) - Reef Fish
- Banded Goatfish (Parupeneus multifasciatus) - Reef Fish
- Bleeker's Parrotfish (Chlorurus bleekeri) - Reef Fish
- Banded maori wrasse (Cheilinus fasciatus) - Reef Fish
- Salmon (Elagatis bipinnulata) - Reef Fish
- Foxface (Siganus vulpinus) - Reef Fish
- Two-spot Bristletooth (Ctenochaetus binotatus) - Reef Fish
- Orange-lined Triggerfish (Balistapus undulatus) - Reef Fish
- Filament-finned Parrotfish (Scarus altipinnis) - Reef Fish
Recommended Packing List for Anemone Nr. 1
Based on average water temperature of 28.1°C.
- Shorty or Rashguard - warm 28°C water needs minimal exposure protection
- Mask - essential for every dive
- Fins
- BCD - buoyancy compensator
- Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
- Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
- Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
- Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
- Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories