Mandolin dive site is a wall going deep down with large steps. On the bottom on the wall there are numerous small caves where many fishes live but always be careful with the current like everywhere around Bunaken Island, it can be quite strong on this dive site! The top of the reef is very interesting and it is like heaven for macro photographers, perfect to finish this dive on shallow water.
You can dive Mandolin all year long. Access: from the Shore. See the map of Mandolin on the right for the exact location.
Fishes you may spot while diving Mandolin
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Bannerfish
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Barracuda
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Damselfish
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Eagle Ray
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Fusilier
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Grouper
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Napoleon Wrasse
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Sea Snake
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Turtle
... and more fishes & sea life, Dogtooth Tuna, Giant Sweetlip, Jack, Large Angelfish, Pyramid Butterflyfish, Reefshark
Photos
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Huge Turtle resting on the sea floorPhoto by Rich Guest -
Grouper RestingPhoto by Agnes Tjandranegara -
Lion FishPhoto by Jihye Lee -
Potato Grouper At NightPhoto by Agnes Tjandranegara -
Barracuda Alone In The Blue SeaPhoto by Jihye Lee -
Barracuda Face Scary SmilePhoto by Jihye Lee -
School Yellow Line FusilierPhoto by Jihye Lee -
Sea Snake Black WhitePhoto by Jihye Lee -
Sea Snake Like CreaturePhoto by Jihye Lee -
Turtle Flying To The SurfacePhoto by Jihye Lee
Dive spots in Bunaken, Manado
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Bunaken, Manado
Diving in Bunaken is just fantastic for wall Diving, Coral gardens, endless visibility, incredible biodiversity. Also staying on an isolated island is something really special to experience!
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