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marine life

Siaba Kecil, Komodo

Komodo

Siaba Kecil is in central Komodo, near Siaba Besar. The current is lighter than in the channel. The depth is about 5–25 m. Turtles and rays are still here, but the dive is also for the small animals.

Nudibranchs, pipefish, and shrimp are on the coral and in the sand. Entry is by boat. Do not touch a turtle, and do not stir the sand while looking for shrimp.

Map coordinate
−8.53706, 119.64025
Dive type
Reef
Entry
Boat
Depth
About 5–25 m
Water
Salt water

Marine life

Turtle

Still frequent, though not as dense as at Siaba Besar.

Ray

On the sand.

Macro life

For macro photos, use a macro lens and a focus light.

Nudibranch

This is the macro part of the site.

Pipefish

This is the macro part of the site.

Shrimp

This is the macro part of the site.

An animal on this list is not guaranteed on every dive.