Mandarin Valley Suggest edit

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BeginnerRecommended cert

12Max dive depth

12.0 mSite max depth

15.0–30.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

NoneSurge

60 minAvg dive time

March to OctoberBest months

27.0–30.0 °CWater (summer)

25.0–28.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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Mandarin Valley is famous for dusk dives where divers can witness mandarin fish engaging in their unique mating dance among the coral rubble.

Conditions

Visibility: 15.0–30.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: None Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 27.0–30.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 25.0–28.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

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

Photo tips

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Best time for photography is during the mating season of Mandarin fish, early morning or late afternoon for optimal lighting.

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