Pura Island
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Alor, Indonesia
Best timeApril to November
Water temp25-28°C / 77-82°F
Visibility5-20m / 16-65ft
AccessBoat Dive
Dive typesScuba
DifficultyBeginner
Max depth20 m
Avg depth12 m
Nearest airportARD
CrittersMuck divingLocal culture
Scuba
The strait around Pura Island in Alor is known for its muck diving. The dark sand slopes are home to a wide variety of critters, including the rare and beautiful Rhinopias. The local fishermen often watch the divers from their boats, adding a unique cultural element.
Features
A muck diving area with sandy slopes and patch reefs. The main draw is the high potential for finding rare critters like Rhinopias, frogfish, and ghost pipefish. The local community still uses traditional fishing methods, which can be observed from the boat.
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