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Tulamben and Amed

Dive Site and Marine Life
Highlights of Tulamben and
Amed

Divers should not miss out on diving
the USAT Liberty Shipwreck which
starts from just 5 meters beneath the
surface and bottoms out at around
30 meters. The wreck is significantly
Conditions broken down in places and the ribs of
the hold are exposed which makes for an
The coast line of Tulamben eerie appearance and some interesting
and Amed is littered with swim-throughs. Divers have direct
dive sites which make both access to the surface from most parts of
shore and boat diving easily the wreck. In the deeper section, there
available. Currents are not is an opportunity for penetration for
as strong here as at the those who are certified wreck divers.
open sea areas and Islands The highlights here are the marine life
of Bali and most dive sites which this artificial reef, hot spot attracts.
are calm all year round. Look out for a plethora of critters and
When shore diving during macro marine life including nudibranch,
windy periods, waves can scorpionfish, crustaceans, cephalopods
TULAMBEN AND AMED make shore diving entries and even pygmy seahorses. For those who
and exits more tricky. Water
prefer larger species, barracuda, turtles,
temperatures in this region blue spotted sting rays and schooling
here is no denying that this region of Bali has become a remain more constant, fish are also found here. Night diving (or
diving hotspot inspired by the USAT Liberty shipwreck. without significant seasonal very early dawn diving) on the wreck is
TThe wreck is one of Bali’s most famous dive sites and is lows, than in other areas essential for anyone hoping to see the
of Bali. During the rainy
accessible to all. Tulamben and Amed offer a wide variety of dive season, dive sites can be resident bumphead parrotfish which sleep
sites, from wrecks (of which there are several), through to muck affected by run-off from the in the wrecks super-structure. Night dives
and critter dive sites on black sand substrate, stunning coral mainland which reduces also reveal a host of unique crustaceans
reef drifts, drop offs and shallow coral gardens. The availability visibility, particularly in the such as decorator crabs and other rarely
spotted species.
of shore diving in the region, diverse marine life and excellent shallows. Tulamben and
underwater photography opportunities mean Tulamben and Amed are suitable for all
Amed offer something for every diver. levels of diver including
beginners.

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