Sandy Ridge - Derawan Islands

Sandy Ridge in Derawan offers a different flavour of diving. It’s a muck dive, pure and simple, best explored slowly over its sandy and muddy bottom. We usually spot a good variety of critters here, from pipefish to nudibranchs, sometimes even a wonderpus or an ornate ghost pipefish if you’re lucky. It's a solid choice for macro photographers and divers who enjoy hunting for the small stuff.

Location
Derawan Islands, Indonesia, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
1.888833, 118.436874
Type
muck

Marine Protected Area: Pulau Sangalaki

Nearby Dive Sites in Derawan Islands

Nearest Dive Centres to Sandy Ridge

Marine Life in Derawan Islands

Home to 124 recorded species including 73 reef fish, 38 hard corals, 6 seagrass & algae, 3 whales & dolphins, 2 clams & mussels, 1 other.

Notable Species