The Ultimate Guide to Diving in Indonesia : Exploring the Tropical Seas with the World's Greatest Marine Biodiversity

Indonesia, the world's largest archipelago, is a true diver's paradise! The tropical seas around Indonesia's 17,000 islands span several ecological zones and host the greatest variety of marine life and biodiversity found anywhere on this planet. These warm, crystal-clear waters are home to stunning coral reefs, deep trenches and shipwrecks—not to mention majestic creatures ranging from seahorses to fish, whales, dolphins, sharks and manta rays.

The Ultimate Guide to Diving in Indonesia is the first and only comprehensive guidebook dedicated entirely to Indonesia's unique and exciting dive sites and facilities. Seasoned dive instructor and long-time Bali resident Sarah Ann Wormald presents descriptions and photos for each major dive site, including recommendations for the best operators and services to use. Maps of each area, marine life and conservation stories, and detailed travel tips from a local expert help to guide you in planning your visit.

This updated and expanded third edition features many new photos, dive operators and dive sites that have surfaced over the past few years. Unique highlights include the burgeoning night-time blackwater diving scene, wall diving around Selayar Island and whale and dolphin watching off the coast of Alor. The book covers each major region in detail, from Bali's famous USS Liberty shipwreck off Tulamben to the active volcanoes and coral reefs of North Sulawesi, the diverse underwater landscapes of Nusa Tenggara, the often overlooked treasures of Maluku, and Raja Ampat and West Papua—quickly becoming the "mecca" for Indonesian diving with its beautiful landscapes, white sand beaches and shallow water corals.

Whether you are a first-timer or an experienced diver, this book has everything you need to plan and fully enjoy the magic of Indonesia's tropical diving paradise.