Scuba dive Komodo Island and discover one of the most species diverse locations in Indonesia. The island was initially made famous by the discovery of the komodo dragons, the largest lizard species on earth. A member of the monitor lizard family, this beast weighs up to 70 kg and measures up to 10 feet (3 m). A Komodo diving trip takes you to some of the most exciting dive sites in Indonesia, with very fast currents and an extensive range of features, including wall dives, pinnacles, sea mounts, shallow reefs and deep swim-throughs. Komodo diving is some of the most prolific, in terms of species count, in all of Indonesia. So far, over 260 species of reef-building corals have been identified, 70 species of sponges, and over a staggering 1000 fish species. Just naming a few, you are likely to see manta rays, ocean sunfish, pygmy seahorses, ornate ghost pipefish, the highly venomous blue ringed octopus, eagle rays, and even dolphins! All this life is supported by prominent tidal changes and very fast currents that originate from deeper, cooler waters. They hold in suspension an incredible amount of nutrients and planktonic organisms that essentially act like fertilizers for reefs. This huge injection of nutrients and biomass is responsible for sustaining the abundant number of species in Komodo, and maintaining a very healthy ecosystem.
