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Jemeluk Bay

Jemeluk Bay is one of those places that sticks with you, especially if you’re staying in Amed. We love it for an easy shore dive, perfect when you don't feel like a boat trip. Drop in, and you’re immediately greeted by a sloping reef, then it gently rolls into a wall. It’s not a dramatic drop, more of a soft descent, but it’s loaded with texture. Look closely at the table corals and staghorn patches; you’ll often spot a rosy frogfish just sitting there, pretending to be a sponge. The real draw here, for us, is how vibrant the hard corals remain, especially around the corner towards Bunutan. The light filters through the shallow water, making the branch corals glow. We’ve had some cracking encounters with hawksbill turtles here, just cruising past, completely unbothered. It's a fantastic spot for macro, too – keep an eye out for those tiny brown-blotched okenias or the elusive Shimada’s pygmygobies tucked away. A steady current often drifts through, so it’s a nice lazy drift for a good portion of the dive. Perfect for a relaxed afternoon.