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    KUSUYAMA MARU dive site
    wreck
    51m
    Kenting National Park, Taiwan

    KUSUYAMA MARU

    Best months: Mar–May

    Why dive here

    With 537+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, giant moray eels, seahorses, sea turtles and sperm whales - KUSUYAMA MARU offers some of Kenting National Park's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 24-30°C, warmest July, August, September.

    Best timeMar–May
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBarracuda, Giant Moray Eels, Seahorses, Sea Turtles and Sperm Whales · 537+ species recorded
    Water24-30°C · warmest July, August, September
    CharacterWreck dive · max 51m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    The Kusuyama Maru is a serious dive for experienced wreck lovers, and we mean serious. Dropping 51 metres to her deck, this 125-metre steamship makes for an imposing sight, especially when the current picks up. She’s a grand old lady, built in 1919, eventually torpedoed by a US submarine in 1943. We love exploring the huge, accessible holds, often finding schools of jacks swirling inside, and the triple expansion engine is still remarkably intact. There’s a beautiful soft coral growth on the bow, a riot of purples and yellows against the dark steel, where we've spotted everything from lionfish to morays tucked into crevices. This isn't a dive for the casual tourist; strong down currents can be an issue, so good air consumption and comfort at depth are essential. Our favourite time to visit is early morning, just after sunrise, before the winds pick up.

    Typical KUSUYAMA MARU Dive Profile

    15m30m45mSafety Stop0m51m max~15 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Safety Notes

    Maximum depth 51m exceeds recreational limits (40m). Technical diving certification and equipment required.

    Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.

    Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.

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    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for KUSUYAMA MARU

    KUSUYAMA MARU Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for KUSUYAMA MARU, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (22.61, 120.21) (6km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    29°C

    84°F · Range: 24.5–30.9°C

    Air Temperature

    26°C

    79°F

    Wind Speed

    8.89 m/s

    17.3 knots

    Atmospheric Pressure

    1011.6 hPa

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data

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