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Through the years, Indonesia has emerged as one of the top diving destinations in the world. Millions of visitors troop here every year, with a good number returning, not having had enough of the allure and enchantment of this unique destination. One of the most impressive attractions in Indonesia? Ambon Bay. Ambon Indonesia has an incredible range of diving and for most tourists, they believe this could be Indonesia’s best-kept secret.
Impressive Species Diversity
It was the year 1863 when Dutch Ichthyologist Peter Bleaker discovered 783 fish species in the area of Ambon Bay alone. In comparison to Thailand’s number, less than 700 species for the entire country, one could easily say that this wonderful discovery was quite special. So special in fact that Ambon Bay was destined to become one of the most magnificent tourist destinations in the world.
The bay of Ambon is 563 meters deep and 8 kilometers wide, cutting back 23 kilometers into the island. The bay has a rich history, having been the site of the battle of Ambon in World War II between Japan and the Allied Forces. This event in the island’s history affected the biodiversity of the bay as people used coral to rebuild destroyed roads, and later on caused further damage through the dredging of the bay’s shallow waters to allow bigger ships for trade and war supplies. Because of this, Ambon bay was left with what is now known as some world class muck diving.
Aside from Ambon diving sites competing for the top spot for best critters found in the whole of Indonesia, you’ll also discover that there are plenty of healthy reefs, caves, and arches, and abundant marine life to be found. Diving in Ambon is truly a unique experience of a lifetime.
Rare Finds in Ambon Indonesia
The dream of every diver is to stumble upon rare marine species. In Ambon, this is the perfect place to do so as you’ll find that this island is home to the following:
Diving conditions in Ambon are ideal throughout the year. The high seasons are in March and April and during the months of September to December. Visibility is variable and does not exceed 20 meters. However, in the dry season of April to October, there is better visibility around Ambon.
Ambon reef Summary
Impressive Species Diversity
It was the year 1863 when Dutch Ichthyologist Peter Bleaker discovered 783 fish species in the area of Ambon Bay alone. In comparison to Thailand’s number, less than 700 species for the entire country, one could easily say that this wonderful discovery was quite special. So special in fact that Ambon Bay was destined to become one of the most magnificent tourist destinations in the world.
The bay of Ambon is 563 meters deep and 8 kilometers wide, cutting back 23 kilometers into the island. The bay has a rich history, having been the site of the battle of Ambon in World War II between Japan and the Allied Forces. This event in the island’s history affected the biodiversity of the bay as people used coral to rebuild destroyed roads, and later on caused further damage through the dredging of the bay’s shallow waters to allow bigger ships for trade and war supplies. Because of this, Ambon bay was left with what is now known as some world class muck diving.
Aside from Ambon diving sites competing for the top spot for best critters found in the whole of Indonesia, you’ll also discover that there are plenty of healthy reefs, caves, and arches, and abundant marine life to be found. Diving in Ambon is truly a unique experience of a lifetime.
Rare Finds in Ambon Indonesia
The dream of every diver is to stumble upon rare marine species. In Ambon, this is the perfect place to do so as you’ll find that this island is home to the following:
- Ambon scorpion fish: This is a rare, beautiful fish that can be found in a mosaic of different colors including pink, green, brown yellow or red. It is characterized by its long growths above each eye.
- Halimeda ghost pipefish: A cryptic creature that has green-grey rounded fin lobes that resemble Halimeda algae. It that resembles a twig and can be quite hard to spot. Keep on the lookout though, and with a sharp eye, you’ll be able to find one.
Diving conditions in Ambon are ideal throughout the year. The high seasons are in March and April and during the months of September to December. Visibility is variable and does not exceed 20 meters. However, in the dry season of April to October, there is better visibility around Ambon.
Ambon reef Summary
- Depth: Between 5 and 35 meters
- Visibility: 5 to 15 meters
- Currents: Gentle to strong
- Surface conditions: Calm
- Water temperature: 26 to 29°C
- Experience level: All levels
- Number of dive sites: Approximately 20
- Distance: Approximately 200 km east, North West of the Banda Islands (14 hours), 280 southwest of Sorong (West Papua, 15 hours)
