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Mandolin

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Amazing fishes & life!
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Strong current
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Am I dreaming?! 30m+!
Level Advanced Divers
Dive depth Normal diving depth, 10-25m

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.

This is a Cave diving spot, make sure you have all required certifications. Location based around one or many Rocks. Ready to swim around this Wall structure?

You can dive Mandolin all year long. Access: Boat. See the map of Mandolin on the right for the exact location.

Mandolin Mandolin dive site is a wall going deep down with large steps. On the bottom on the wall there are n... Julien 4

Fishes you may spot while diving Mandolin

  • Bannerfish Bannerfish
  • Barracuda Barracuda
  • Damselfish Damselfish
  • Eagle Ray Eagle Ray
  • Fusilier Fusilier
  • Grouper Grouper
  • Napoleon Wrasse Napoleon Wrasse
  • Sea Snake Sea Snake
  • Turtle Turtle

... and more fishes & sea life, Dogtooth Tuna, Giant Sweetlip, Jack, Large Angelfish, Pyramid Butterflyfish, Reefshark

Photos

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  • Underwater Rocks
    Underwater Rocks
    Photo by Jihye Lee
  • Eel Closeup, Sea Snake
    Eel Closeup
    Photo by Matthieu Billaud
  • Grouper Resting
    Grouper Resting
    Photo by Agnes Tjandranegara
  • Fishes Hiding Below
    Fishes Hiding Below
    Photo by Yann Hubert
  • Crab In Rock
    Crab In Rock
    Photo by Jihye Lee
  • Stack Eagle Rays
    Stack Eagle Rays
    Photo by Matthieu Billaud
  • Lion Fish
    Lion Fish
    Photo by Jihye Lee
  • Huge Fish Napoleon Wrasse
    Huge Fish Napoleon Wrasse
    Photo by Yann Hubert
  • Eagle Rays Flying Away
    Eagle Rays Flying Away
    Photo by Jihye Lee
  • Turtle Playing With Divers
    Turtle Playing With Divers
    Photo by Matthieu Billaud

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