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Alyui Bay

Alyui Bay, tucked into the western side of Waigeo, is where we head when the mission is small stuff. Forget the big pelagics here; this is critter territory. We’ve spent hours finning slowly along its walls and slopes, spotting pygmy seahorses clinging to gorgonians and ghost pipefish swaying in the current. It’s a macro photographer's dream, a place where patience really pays off. The max depth usually hovers around 25 metres, making it approachable for most divers, though keeping an eye on your buoyancy is key when you’re hovering over delicate subjects. Currents can pick up, especially near the mouth, so it’s not always a completely placid drift.