Sakieda Big Arch - Ishigaki & Yaeyama

Sakieda Big Arch is a decent pick if you're looking for an overhead environment without venturing too deep. At a maximum of 18 meters, it’s an intermediate dive, straightforward enough for those comfortable with enclosed spaces. We're talking about a substantial swim-through here, not a tight squeeze, so there's usually plenty of ambient light filtering in. It's not a bustling reef, but the appeal is the arch itself, the play of light, and the chance to spot the occasional resting nurse shark or a school of sweepers hanging out in the darker sections. We'd suggest checking it out on a calmer day; strong currents can make navigating the entrance a bit less enjoyable.

Location
Ishigaki & Yaeyama, Japan, East Asia
Coordinates
24.455700, 124.103900
Type
cave
Maximum Depth
18m
Difficulty
Intermediate

Marine Protected Area: 沖縄県漁業調整規則第37条表第2号

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Marine Life in Ishigaki & Yaeyama

Home to 442 recorded species including 289 reef fish, 119 hard corals, 8 seagrass & algae, 6 sea cucumbers, 6 sea snails & nudibranchs, 4 crabs & lobsters.

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