Mangrove
Protected Area
SUAKA ALAM PERAIRAN KEPULAUAN RAJA AMPAT DAN LAUT SEKITARNYA
Why dive here
With 236+ marine species recorded in the area - including blacktip reef sharks, manta rays, mobula rays (devil rays), pygmy seahorses and sea turtles - Mangrove offers some of Raja Ampat's richest diving. Water ranges 29-30°C, warmest May, November, December.
Mangrove in Raja Ampat might not be your typical reef dive, but we find it utterly fascinating. Instead of deep drop-offs, you're exploring the roots and channels of the mangrove forest itself, a surprisingly intricate world. We often spot unique critters here, like the elusive Denise’s pygmy seahorse clinging to seagrass blades, or the vibrant Snowball Chama. It's a calmer dive, usually without strong currents, making it perfect for photographers or anyone keen on macro life and a different kind of underwater landscape. Keep an eye out for juvenile reef fish hiding among the roots.
Safety Notes
Strong currents typical this month (avg 35 cm/s). Good buoyancy control essential.
Nearest Dive Centres to Mangrove
Dive shops near Mangrove
Papua Explorers Resort
Mantastic Scuba Paradise
Mangkur Kodong
Tarzan-Diving
Lumba Lumba
Delvin
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Mangrove
Mangrove Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Mangrove, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-0.5, 130.6) (0km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
30°C
86°F · Range: 29.2–30.9°C
Current Speed
34.71 cm/s
Direction: NW (311.5°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.138 mg/m³
Clear water
Salinity
34.33 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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