Mirkos

# Mirkos Dive Site, Gili Air

Mirkos is a popular dive site located off Gili Air in Indonesia’s Gili Islands, situated in the Bali Sea. This accessible reef dive suits both beginners and intermediate divers, with depths ranging from 5 to 25 meters.

The site features vibrant coral formations and sandy areas teeming with diverse marine life. Divers encounter colorful reef fish, including fusiliers, jacks, and snappers, while rays and small sharks frequently glide across the bottom. Macro enthusiasts discover nudibranchs, gobies, and crustaceans among the coral branches.

Visibility typically ranges from 10 to 20 meters, depending on conditions. The reef’s gentle slope and calm waters make Mirkos an ideal training site for newly certified divers while still offering interesting exploration for experienced divers.

Currents are generally mild, though they can pick up seasonally. The site is easily accessible by boat from Gili Air’s shore, making it a convenient choice for divers seeking healthy coral systems and abundant tropical fish life in the Indonesian archipelago.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Common Water Monitor Varanus salvator tobin_sparling

Small Giant Clam Tridacna maxima erica_bleke

Two-striped Water Monitor Varanus salvator bivittatus tobin_sparling

Enigmatic Moray Gymnothorax enigmaticus peocro

Ornate Ghostpipefish Solenostomus paradoxus peocro

Giant Frogfish Antennarius commerson edenkatz

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)