The Abyss
Protected Area
Kepulauan Togean
Why dive here
With 238+ marine species recorded in the area - including blacktip reef sharks, giant moray eels, pygmy seahorses, seahorses and sperm whales - The Abyss offers some of Sulawesi's richest cave diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest June, October, November.
Dropping down The Abyss, you’ll find a wall that just keeps going, a proper vertical garden off Una Una. We love the huge sea fans, some easily topping five meters, along with a decent scattering of whip corals and soft corals clinging to the rock. Keep an eye out for Blood-stained Frog Shells tucked into crevices and the Yellow-red Pygmygoby darting around. There's a small cave around 15 meters, good for a quick peek, but the real show is the sheer abundance of reef fish – think Twinspot Chromis and Six-line Wrasse everywhere you look. It’s a pretty chill dive, generally calm, so it's a solid choice for anyone who enjoys a leisurely drift along a colourful wall.
Safety Notes
Overhead environment - never enter without proper cave/cavern training, redundant equipment, and a guideline.
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Conditions
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The Abyss Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for The Abyss, 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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