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Just south of Komodo Island and seperated by a shallow channel, the tiny Tatah Island (sometimes spelt Tata Island) has several excellent dive sites.
The End Of The World, probably named because it's the furthest south that any liveaboards venture in this area, is a wall dive that drops sharply down to 40m before leveling off and then sloping deeper to 100m. Visibility is usually good, up to 30m. Currents can be strong. Reef sharks, grouper and large stingrays can be seen in the deeper areas. Moray eels are numerous in the rock wall crevices. Large schools of fish carpet the wall including snapper, surgeonfish and fusilier. Bright yellow cup corals contrast vividly with the black rock.
German Flag is a great dive site to spot manta rays. They are normally seen from September to January when plankton blooms attract the mantas to feed. Currents can be strong here so this dive is normally a drift dive. Napoleon Wrasse can also be spotted here.
Just along from German Flag is Manta Alley, in the shallow channel that seperates Tala Island from Komodo Island. This is another great spot to see manta rays. Currents can be strong here too. Mantas are normally seen close to the surface and it is also possible to see them while snorkelling. They may be seen jumping clear of the water from the boat.
Langkoi Rock off the southwest coast of Komodo Island is a submerged pinnacle. It's a deep dive with strong currents for experienced divers only. Those who can cope with the currents will be rewarded with big sharks. Grey reef sharks breed here in April and from July to September grey reefs, white tip reefs, hammerheads and bronze whalers can be seen. Maximum depth is 45m. Visibility is usually 20-30m. |
