Black Forrest

# Black Forest Dive Site, Sangeang, Sumbawa

Discover Black Forest, an exceptional dive site located off Sangeang Island in Sumbawa, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. This unique underwater destination features a remarkable landscape of black volcanic rock formations and dense coral gardens that create a maze-like environment resembling a mystical forest.

Divers explore depths ranging from 8 to 40 meters, navigating through towering rock pinnacles and intricate coral structures. The site accommodates divers of intermediate to advanced skill levels due to its variable topography and occasional strong currents.

The thriving ecosystem supports abundant marine life, including colorful reef fish, nudibranchs, crustaceans, and occasionally larger pelagic species. Schooling fish navigate between the volcanic formations, while macro photographers discover countless small creatures among the coral colonies.

Black Forest’s volcanic origins create exceptional visibility during optimal conditions, revealing the dramatic contrast between the dark rock formations and vibrant coral growth. This remarkable site offers an unforgettable diving experience in the Java Sea, combining geological wonder with rich biodiversity.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Nembrotha lorosae Nembrotha lorosae maractwin

Pinstriped Wrasse Halichoeres melanurus maractwin

Yellowlined Snapper Lutjanus rufolineatus maractwin

Reticulated Sandperch Parapercis tetracantha maractwin

Unidentia sandramillenae Unidentia sandramillenae maractwin

Twospot Pigfish Bodianus bimaculatus maractwin

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)