Mangrove Ridge

# Mangrove Ridge Dive Site

Mangrove Ridge, located at Janggelo Island near Gam Island in Raja Ampat, offers an exceptional diving experience in Indonesia’s pristine waters. This intermediate-level dive site features depths ranging from 12 to 40 meters, making it suitable for certified divers seeking adventure in the Pacific Ocean’s Halmahera Sea.

Divers explore dramatic ridge formations and steep walls adorned with vibrant coral gardens. The site showcases excellent biodiversity typical of Raja Ampat’s renowned marine ecosystem. Expect encounters with schooling trevally, barracuda, reef sharks, and colorful reef fish navigating the ridge structures. Macro enthusiasts discover nudibranchs, crustaceans, and smaller species among coral branches.

The site’s unique topography creates dynamic currents that attract pelagic species while providing thrilling drift diving opportunities. Visibility typically ranges from 15-30 meters, depending on conditions. Mangrove Ridge represents an ideal destination for divers seeking diverse marine life and spectacular underwater geology within one of the world’s most biodiverse marine regions.

🐠 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)