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Maratuaâs incredible underwater world
The diving around Maratua is out of this world! Youâll explore kaleidoscopic coral reefs fuelled by ripping currents and dizzying drop-offs teeming with marine life. These nutrient-rich waters are home to hundreds of hard and soft coral species, vast schools of colourful reef fish, and mind-blowing yet minuscule macro creatures. But, the real delight in these remote waters is the wealth of marine megafauna that calls the region home.
During a typical dive in Maratua, youâll likely come across sea turtles and schooling fish species including barracuda, snapper, tuna, mackerel, and jacks. Nurse sharks, reef sharks, manta and eagle rays, and even hammerheads can be spotted here, with breathtaking up-close encounters considered a common occurrence. Maratuaâs single reef channel - the aptly named âBig Fish Countryâ - attracts the most marine life and is home to what many people believe is one of the largest schools of Barracuda in Southeast Asia!
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Both manta rays and eagle rays can be seen at Maratua
As well as plenty of life, this diverse diving destination boasts an incredible variety of underwater environments. Expect current-swept coral channels, plummeting near-vertical walls, sprawling reefs, and even a couple of world-class muck dives with rare wildlife such as mating mandarin fish. And, because so few tourists make the trip, youâre likely to have the very best sites all to yourself! Maratua features over 20 dive sites, most within a short boat ride from your resort. And, if youâre hoping to take your adventure further, a plethora of breathtaking sites await elsewhere in the Derawan Archipelago.
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