Japanese Seaplane
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About this site
This WWII wreck rests in the Solomon Sea near Tanambogho, offering a haunting yet fascinating dive. The intact Japanese seaplane lies at 18 meters, covered in soft corals and surrounded by schools of tropical fish. Excellent visibility and calm currents make it accessible for most divers. Explore the cockpit and wings, now home to crustaceans and nudibranchs. Nearby reefs teem with colorful marine life, adding to the site's appeal. A must for history buffs and underwater photographers.
Marine life here
Confirmed by our research team, reported by independent divers, or observed nearby via iNaturalist — each entry is labelled with its source.
Clark's AnemonefishAmphiprion clarkiiReported here · unconfirmed
Percula AnemonefishAmphiprion perculaReported here · unconfirmed
Doubleline FusilierPterocaesio digrammaReported here · unconfirmed
Freckled GoatfishUpeneus tragulaReported here · unconfirmed
Blackback AnemonefishAmphiprion melanopusReported here · unconfirmed
Banana NudibranchNotodoris minorReported here · unconfirmed
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