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Abyss’ Triggerfish

Abyss’ Triggerfish, in Iron Bottom Sound, is our pick for a site that truly rewards patience. We recently spent an afternoon here, kicking around in the shallows, and it just kept giving. The current description calls it a "macro heaven," and we agree. This seamount starts at just 5m, then slopes down gently to about 20m, meaning you can spend ages just meticulously exploring the top without ever feeling rushed or needing to manage deep stops. We love dropping in and immediately finding ourselves surrounded by clouds of small fusiliers, which always makes a good first impression. But the real magic is in getting close to the substrate. We saw so many Ostrich Gobies, darting in and out of their burrows, and some really striking Latticed Butterflyfish. Keep an eye out for the smaller stuff like Messmate Pipefish and Banded Blennies tucked into crevices. The visibility averages about 15m here, which is perfectly fine for hunting out those minute creatures. It’s a great spot for photographers who like to take their time and really dial in on the details, rather than chasing after big pelagics. We’d suggest going slow, bring a good macro lens, and be prepared to spend a full dive in just a small area.