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Loh Namu

Loh Namu, on the west coast of Komodo, isn't always on the top of everyone's list, but it’s a site we always try to make time for. We love it because it often delivers something unexpected. Imagine a gentle slope starting around five metres, covered in soft corals and sponges that really pop with colour, especially in the afternoon sun. As you drift down to about 18 metres, the reef transitions to sand patches, and that's where the real fun begins. We've found compressed tobies doing their awkward little dances, and those bright yellow-fin flasher-wrasses putting on a show if you’re patient. Look closely in the rubble for the eyelash harptail-blenny. They’re tiny, but their expressions are priceless. You'll likely spot brownbanded bamboo sharks tucked under ledges, just snoozing away. It's a relaxed dive, usually with mild currents, which makes it perfect for longer bottom times and really searching out the smaller stuff. We’d suggest keeping an eye on the thermoclines though, as they can sometimes bring cooler water through. This is a site for the macro lover and the patient observer; you won't find roaring currents or massive pelagics, but rather a quiet, rewarding dive full of delightful little finds.