Likuan Pygmy
Protected Area
KK Kota Manado
Why dive here
With 238+ marine species recorded in the area - including blacktip reef sharks, giant moray eels, pygmy seahorses, seahorses and sperm whales - Likuan Pygmy offers some of Sulawesi's richest diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest June, October, November.
Likuan Pygmy is a straightforward intermediate dive, perfect for those with a good eye for the small stuff. We typically find several species of pygmy seahorse tucked into gorgonian fans here, hence the name. At 23 metres, it’s a comfortable depth for extended bottom time, giving you plenty of opportunity to search. We’d suggest bringing a macro lens; the larger reef fish are less common.
Typical Likuan Pygmy Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 23m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Panorama Dive Center
3WILL Bunaken
Bunaken Oasis Dive Resort
Fish In Air Bunaken
Siladen Resort & Spa
Celebes Divers
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Likuan Pygmy
Likuan Pygmy Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Likuan Pygmy, 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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