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Indonesia

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Alor Beach

Kalabahi · East Nusa Tenggara · Indonesia

A black volcanic sand shore dive off Alor's northern coast renowned for extraordinary muck diving, rare critters, and kaleidoscopic soft corals on a gentle slope dropping into the Pantar Strait.

Depth30M
Levelintermediate
Entryshore
Currentmild
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Philippines

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Sahara

Dumaguete · Negros Oriental · Philippines

A legendary black sand muck site south of Dauin village where an expanse of volcanic rubble and sand supports one of the highest critter densities in the Philippines, named for its barren desert-like appearance hiding extraordinary life.

Depth28M
Levelintermediate
Entryshore
Currentmild
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