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Menjangan - Eel Garden

Menjangan's Eel Garden is where we head when we want a break from big walls and pelagics, though you might get a whitetip cruising by. It’s a gentle slope, mostly sand, punctuated by small coral bommies. We love dropping in here mid-morning, when the light catches the sand and you can really appreciate the sheer number of garden eels swaying in unison – hundreds of them, sometimes thousands, disappearing back into their burrows with a twitch if you get too close. This spot is all about the little things. We’ve spent whole dives just watching flounder fish perfectly camouflaged against the seabed, or spotting tiny gobies perched on coral. Keep an eye out for bandeds sea krait gliding past. The depth maxes out at about 22m, making it a super relaxed dive, perfect for photographers or anyone who just wants to slow down and observe. It’s a completely different vibe from Menjangan’s wall dives, a tranquil contrast.