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Loveless Reef

Loveless Reef isn't just a reef, it’s a living monument. We love that this site feels like a secret, a place you stumble upon and never forget. It's the skeleton of a Japanese cargo ship, sunk during WWII, now completely overtaken by coral. Dropping down, the wreck emerges from the blue, a dark shape festooned with gorgonian fans and soft corals that sway gently in the current. You can trace its outline, sometimes even peer into open hatches where schools of fusiliers swirl like silver smoke. Our favourite part? The stern, where a massive resident grouper often lurks, almost camouflaged against the encrusted metal. Clownfish bob amongst anemones on the deck, and we’ve spotted turtles munching on sponges near the bow. It’s a comfortable dive for most, not too deep, though sometimes a mild current means you’ll want to drift along the length of the ship. Go early if you can; the light filtering through the water onto the wreck is magical.