Elephant Cave Suggest edit

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10Max dive depth

10.0 mSite max depth

15.0–30.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

NoneSurge

45 minAvg dive time

May to OctoberBest months

24.0–28.0 °CWater (summer)

16.0–20.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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Elephant Cave features fossilized remains of extinct elephants, with bones and teeth visible in the cave walls, making it a unique underwater archaeological site.

Conditions

Visibility: 15.0–30.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: None Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 24.0–28.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 16.0–20.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Shore Suggest edit
Permits required: No Suggest edit
Bottom types:
rock sand coral Suggest edit

Photo tips

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Bring a wide-angle lens for cave shots, use a strobe for better lighting in darker areas.

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