405_April_24

AMBON - Indonesia

CITY OF MUCK T here is a sign on the coast of Ambon that reads – AMBON CITY OF MUSIC. This large Indonesian city is more than likely home to some amazing musical talent, but we were quite surprised that some enterprising diver hasn’t modified this sign to read – AMBON CITY OF MU SI CK – as the city is home to some of the most amazing muck diving sites in Asia. article and images by Nigel Marsh & Helen Rose www.nigelmarshphotography.com

Helen inspects a concrete mooring for critters.

Ambon is located in the Maluku Islands in eastern Indonesia, a group of islands that are still commonly called the Spice Islands. Ambon is quite a large city and spreads around both sides of the sheltered waters of Amboyna Bay. The black sand beaches of this bay are not very picturesque, as most are littered with rubbish, rusty old ships and other debris. However, the black sand

continues underwater, forming the perfect habitat for weird and wonderful critters and some of the best muck diving sites in Indonesia. Only a handful of dive operators are found at Ambon, with Spice Island Divers one of the best dive resorts in the area. Located on the coast, only minutes from the airport, they offer accommodation in either seafront villas or

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DIVE LOG Australasia #405- April ‘24