Citrus Ridge

# Citrus Ridge Dive Site Description

Citrus Ridge, located at Janggelo Island near Gam Island in Indonesia’s renowned Raja Ampat Islands, offers an exceptional diving experience in the Halmahera Sea. This Pacific Ocean site features dramatic underwater topography with steep ridges and rocky formations that create a visually stunning seascape.

Divers encounter vibrant coral gardens, including healthy hard and soft corals that blanket the reef structure. The site attracts abundant marine life, including large schools of fusiliers, snappers, and jacks, alongside reef sharks, groupers, and occasional larger pelagic species. Macro enthusiasts will appreciate nudibranchs, crustaceans, and colorful reef fish.

Depths typically range from 5 to 40+ meters, accommodating both recreational and experienced divers. Currents can be moderate to strong, making this an intermediate to advanced dive site. The challenging conditions reward prepared divers with spectacular wildlife encounters and pristine coral ecosystems characteristic of Raja Ampat’s world-class diving reputation.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Banded Archerfish Toxotes jaculatrix maractwin

Tailspot Blenny Ecsenius stigmatura susannespider

Crested Nembrotha Nembrotha cristata orosz_zoltan

Foxface Siganus vulpinus pclark2

Marine Sailfin Silverside Kalyptatherina helodes maractwin

Highfin Coralgrouper Plectropomus oligacanthus davidr

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)