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About this site
Shippishi Drop lies off Okinawa's coastline within the Kyushu region of southern Japan, in the waters of the Ryukyu Islands. This part of Okinawa is known for its rocky and reef-lined shore, typically accessed by boat from the surrounding coastal communities.
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.
Eriocheir japonicaReported here · unconfirmed
Tawny Hermit CrabCoenobita rugosusReported here · unconfirmed
Livid ConeConus lividusReported here · unconfirmed
Cavipes Hermit CrabCoenobita cavipesReported here · unconfirmed
Omaria ConeConus omariaReported here · unconfirmed
Boring Giant ClamTridacna croceaReported here · unconfirmed
Durable tips from divers — access, hazards, marine life, facilities. For day-of conditions, use the report tool in the conditions card above.
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