Samama Mangroves
Protected Area
Pulau Semama
Why dive here
With 118+ marine species recorded in the area - including manta rays, mobula rays (devil rays), orcas, sea turtles and sperm whales - Samama Mangroves offers some of Derawan Islands's richest diving.
Samama Mangroves offers a unique dive, unlike the usual reef dives in Derawan. Here, you’re exploring the intricate root systems of the mangroves, looking for the smaller creatures that shelter there. It's a calmer, shallower dive, perfect for photographers or anyone wanting to slow down and observe juvenile fish, crabs, and nudibranchs. We find it’s a refreshing change of pace, suited to macro enthusiasts rather than those chasing big pelagics.
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