Sukuji Gurukun Rock - Ishigaki & Yaeyama

Sukuji Gurukun Rock is one of those spots where we’ve often found ourselves looking up, mesmerized by the sheer number of fusiliers. It’s a rocky site, topping out at 22 metres, which gives you plenty of bottom time to drift and watch the show. The name itself, "gurukun," refers to the local common fusilier, and they gather here in such dense schools that they often obscure the light from above. It’s an intermediate dive, straightforward enough for those comfortable with a bit of current, making it a solid choice for a relaxing afternoon drift with a stunning natural display.

Location
Ishigaki & Yaeyama, Japan, East Asia
Coordinates
24.471700, 124.112200
Type
pinnacle
Maximum Depth
22m
Difficulty
Intermediate

Marine Protected Area: 沖縄県漁業調整規則第37条表第1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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