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Penemu

Intermediate 📍 Raja Ampat, Indonesia
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# Penemu Dive Site

Dive Conditions

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Depth
12m – 35m
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Visibility
20m
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Level
Intermediate
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Current
Moderate

Penemu is an exceptional dive site located at Groot Fam Island in Indonesia’s renowned Raja Ampat Islands, situated in the Halmahera Sea of West Papua. This Pacific Ocean destination offers stunning coral formations and diverse marine biodiversity typical of the region’s pristine waters.

Divers exploring Penemu encounter vibrant coral gardens, including both hard and soft corals that create spectacular underwater landscapes. The site hosts abundant marine life, featuring reef fish schools, rays, and frequent shark sightings including reef sharks and occasionally larger pelagic species. Nudibranchs and other macro organisms are also present for observant divers.

The dive depth typically ranges from 12 to 35 meters, accommodating both intermediate and advanced divers. Moderate to strong currents are common, making this site suitable for experienced divers with good buoyancy control. Visibility generally exceeds 20 meters, providing excellent conditions for photography and observation.

Penemu exemplifies the exceptional diving opportunities available throughout the Fam Islands, where pristine reefs and rich marine ecosystems attract divers worldwide.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Denise's Pygmy Seahorse — seen at this dive site
Denise's Pygmy Seahorse Hippocampus denise sophiehabegger
Ocellaris Anemonefish — seen at this dive site
Ocellaris Anemonefish Amphiprion ocellaris albertcasals
Raja Dottyback — seen at this dive site
Raja Dottyback Pseudochromis ammeri wetlens
Batangas Halgerda — seen at this dive site
Batangas Halgerda Halgerda batangas popaul
Ocellaris Anemonefish — seen at this dive site
Ocellaris Anemonefish Amphiprion ocellaris davidr
Pleated Nerite — seen at this dive site
Pleated Nerite Nerita plicata jujuwild

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)

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Max Depth 35 m
Min Depth 12 m
Difficulty Intermediate
Current Moderate
Visibility 20 m
GPS -0.6089°, 130.2874°