J R Macro
Protected Area
Desa Olele (Bone Bolango)
Why dive here
With 238+ marine species recorded in the area - including blacktip reef sharks, giant moray eels, pygmy seahorses, seahorses and sperm whales - J R Macro offers some of Sulawesi's richest muck diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest June, October, November.
J.R. Macro, over in Sulawesi, is exactly what it sounds like: a proper muck dive. Expect to settle into a world of mud and find the small stuff that hides within. It’s a site for those who love to slow down and hunt for creatures, especially if you're into nudibranchs, frogfish, or pipefish. Bring your patience and a good macro lens; you’ll want it.
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Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for J R Macro
J R Macro Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for J R Macro, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (1.5, 124.75) (0km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
30°C
87°F · Range: 29.6–31.2°C
Current Speed
1 cm/s
Direction: W (270°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.099 mg/m³
Very clear (oligotrophic)
Salinity
33.17 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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