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Reflection Reef 1

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# Reflection Reef 1 – Batanta Island, Raja Ampat

Dive Conditions

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Depth
5m – 40m
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Level
Advanced
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Current
🌀 Strong

Discover Reflection Reef 1, a premier diving destination located off Batanta Island in Indonesia’s spectacular Raja Ampat Islands. This Pacific Ocean site offers intermediate to advanced divers an unforgettable underwater experience in the biodiverse Halmahera Sea.

Divers encounter stunning coral formations, dramatic reef structures, and excellent visibility typical of Raja Ampat’s pristine waters. The reef showcases vibrant hard and soft corals supporting an extraordinary array of marine life, including reef sharks, schools of barracuda, groupers, snappers, and colorful reef fish.

Depth ranges from approximately 5-40 meters, accommodating various experience levels. Strong currents are common, making this site best suited for experienced divers comfortable with drift diving techniques.

Reflection Reef 1 exemplifies Raja Ampat’s reputation as a world-class diving destination, offering remarkable biodiversity and spectacular seascapes. Whether exploring the shallower coral gardens or venturing to deeper drop-offs, divers experience the region’s unparalleled marine richness in one of the world’s most coveted underwater destinations.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Brassy Drummer — seen at this dive site
Brassy Drummer Kyphosus vaigiensis montanna_coulson
Tono's wrasse — seen at this dive site
Tono's wrasse Cirrhilabrus tonozukai colinmarshall
Threadfin Hawkfish — seen at this dive site
Threadfin Hawkfish Cirrhitichthys aprinus justinhofman13
Purple-lined Nembrotha — seen at this dive site
Purple-lined Nembrotha Nembrotha purpureolineata justinhofman13
Boring Giant Clam — seen at this dive site
Boring Giant Clam Tridacna crocea vasavoir
Specklefin Grouper — seen at this dive site
Specklefin Grouper Epinephelus ongus dominic10182

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)

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Max Depth 40 m
Min Depth 5 m
Difficulty Advanced
Current Strong
GPS -0.9182°, 130.4747°