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Log This Dive

Aquarium

China Shop is one of those gentle Komodo sites we always make time for, especially if we’ve spent the morning battling currents at some of the park’s more infamous spots. It’s a beautifully sheltered slope, maxing out around 20 metres, and truly does feel like a delicate porcelain shop floor because of the sheer density of bowl corals. We’ve seen them stacked high, spilling over each other in shades of brown, green, and cream. The currents here are usually mild, making it a great place to slow down and really look. That’s when the nudibranchs start to pop out – we always spot several different types along the coral heads. We’ve also had eagle rays glide by in the bluer water off the slope, and once watched a couple of high hat triplefins sparring over a tiny patch of reef. It’s a relaxed drift, perfect for photographers or anyone who just wants to soak in the sheer amount of coral without fighting a washing machine.