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About this site
Sandy Ridge lies in the Derawan archipelago off the coast of East Kalimantan, Indonesia, an area known for its scattered reef islands in the Sulawesi Sea. The site reaches a maximum depth of around 24 metres. Derawan's dive sites, including this one, are typically reached by boat from the main island villages in the group.
AI overviewMarine life here
Confirmed by our research team, reported by independent divers, or observed nearby via iNaturalist — each entry is labelled with its source.
Boring Giant ClamTridacna croceaObserved near here · iNaturalist
Green Sea TurtleChelonia mydasObserved near here · iNaturalist
Fluted Giant ClamTridacna squamosaObserved near here · iNaturalist
Whale SharkRhincodon typusObserved near here · iNaturalist
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