Whale bones
Protected Area
Bunaken
Why dive here
With 238+ marine species recorded in the area - including blacktip reef sharks, giant moray eels, pygmy seahorses, seahorses and sperm whales - Whale bones offers some of Sulawesi's richest diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest June, October, November.
Whale Bones, off Sulawesi, offers exactly what the name suggests: a scattering of large skeletal remains across a sandy bottom. It's a surprisingly reflective dive, with the huge bones providing a stark contrast to the small reef fish darting around them. We'd say it's best for photographers looking for an unusual subject, or anyone keen on a unique, quieter dive away from the typical reef bustling. Currents here are usually mild, making for an easy drift.
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Murex Dive
MINANGA DIVERS
Tagaroa Dive Center
Manado Adventure Diving Center
3WILL Bunaken
Thalassa Dive Resort - Manado
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Whale bones
Whale bones Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Whale bones, 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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