Bait Balls Suggest edit

Cocos Islands Suggest · Pacific, Cocos Islands Suggest

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IntermediateDifficulty

IntermediateRecommended cert

30Max dive depth

30.0 mSite max depth

15.0–30.0 mVisibility

ModerateCurrent

MildSurge

60 minAvg dive time

December to MayBest months

24.0–28.0 °CWater (summer)

22.0–26.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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Bait Balls is a renowned dive site located in the Cocos Islands, famous for its dynamic underwater ecosystem and the spectacular sight of bait balls formed by schools of small fish. This site attracts a variety of larger predators, making it a thrilling experience for divers.

Diving at Bait Balls typically involves drifting through schools of fish while observing larger marine life that preys on them. The site offers a vibrant underwater landscape with opportunities to see sharks, rays, and other pelagic species.

Conditions

Visibility: 15.0–30.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Moderate Suggest edit
Surge: Mild Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 24.0–28.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 22.0–26.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Boat Suggest edit
Permits required: Yes
Diving permits are required for Cocos Island National Park.
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Bottom types:
rock sand Suggest edit

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Wide-angle lenses recommended for capturing schools of fish and larger marine life.

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