Mangrove and Slope
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 and Slope offers some of Raja Ampat's richest reef diving. Water ranges 29-30°C, warmest May, November, December.
Mangrove and Slope in Raja Ampat offers a different kind of dive. We like to drift along, starting in the sun-dappled shallows where the mangrove roots dip into the water. It’s a great spot to look for smaller stuff – Denise’s pygmy seahorses can sometimes be found clinging to hydroids, and we’ve spotted Twostripe Eviota flitting about. As the slope drops, you might see a Black sea cucumber making its way across the sand, or a chocolate chip sea star. We’ve even had a few unexpected Reef Manta Ray sightings here, which is always a bonus. It’s a site for divers who appreciate the subtle beauty of a diverse ecosystem beyond just hard corals.
Typical Mangrove and Slope Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Strong currents typical this month (avg 35 cm/s). Good buoyancy control essential.
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Papua Explorers Resort
Mantastic Scuba Paradise
Tarzan-Diving
Mangkur Kodong
Delvin
Lumba Lumba
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Mangrove and Slope
Mangrove and Slope Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Mangrove and Slope, 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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