Jiko Yance Suggest edit

Indonesia Suggest · North Sulawesi Suggest

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IntermediateDifficulty

IntermediateRecommended cert

30Max dive depth

30.0 mSite max depth

10.0–25.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

NoneSurge

60 minAvg dive time

April to NovemberBest months

26.0–30.0 °CWater (summer)

24.0–28.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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Jiko Yance is a renowned dive site located in the Lembeh Strait of Sulawesi, Indonesia, famous for its diverse marine life and unique critters. The site offers a rich underwater ecosystem, making it a popular destination for macro photography enthusiasts.

Diving at Jiko Yance typically involves exploring sandy bottoms and rocky outcrops, where divers can encounter a variety of marine species, including nudibranchs, frogfish, and various types of shrimp. The site is known for its muck diving opportunities, allowing divers to observe and photograph rare marine creatures.

Conditions

Visibility: 10.0–25.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: None Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 26.0–30.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 24.0–28.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Boat Suggest edit
Permits required: No Suggest edit
Bottom types:
sand rubble rocks Suggest edit

Photo tips

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Use macro lenses for close-up shots, focus on lighting to capture vibrant colors.

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