[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https:\/\/dive.manscottages.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/istockphoto-1283615709-612×612-1.jpg” custom_padding=”||3px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/dive.manscottages.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Biorock_Conservation.jpg” title_text=”Biorock_Conservation” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding=”||0px|||” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n
It\u2019s one of the top dive sites in the north west of Bali.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”|||0px||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Dive Site – CLOSE ENCOUNTER” image=”https:\/\/dive.manscottages.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/depositphotos_64580057-stock-photo-moray-eel.webp” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|800|||||||” header_text_align=”center” header_font_size=”22px” width=”99.8{87083f4df8edc1b7ed09f81bec7c20b020f1d2b2ca152f14e1118eecc776c7e8}” custom_margin=”|-2px||||” custom_padding=”|||0px||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Close Encounter is situated arount 15 minute from the shore by boat.<\/span><\/p>\n The reef has a nice mix of hard and soft coral. The fishes here are classic reef fishes, such as schools of snappers, large jacks, bat fish, sweet lips, emperor fish and fusiliers.<\/span><\/p>\n Sometimes you have the surprise to closely encounter (reason for the site name) larger species: an eagle ray, reef sharks, tuna, even a whale shark has been reported.<\/span><\/p>\n To finish off your dive there are also splendid coral gardens at 3-5 meters, where it is easy and pleasant to do a long safety stop.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Dive Site – NAPOLEON REEF” image=”https:\/\/dive.manscottages.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/57b64478bef9ddc4c677566a230276e1.webp” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|800|||||||” header_text_align=”center” custom_margin=”|1px||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Napoleon Reef is situated arount 15 minute from the shore by boat. The reef has a flat top gently sloping down, with a small wall towards the south side.<\/span><\/p>\n The slopes of the reefs are covered with an amazing variety of colorful soft coral, sea fans, giant barrels and other sponges. Squid, cuttlefish and rays are sighted regularly.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”|||0px||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Dive Site – PURA TEMBOK” image=”https:\/\/dive.manscottages.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/75a7f19c7d11c7a24a162f2cb61a568d.webp” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|800|||||||” header_text_align=”center” header_font_size=”22px” width=”99.8{87083f4df8edc1b7ed09f81bec7c20b020f1d2b2ca152f14e1118eecc776c7e8}” custom_margin=”|1px||||” custom_padding=”|||0px||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The temple wall, also named Pura Tembok, is situated arount 15 minute from the shore by boat.<\/span><\/p>\n It is an interesting dive with a good selection of crustaceans.<\/span><\/p>\n The steep wall is covered with large fans, sponges, and soft coral. You will even discover the rare flame scallop in the crannies and crevices.<\/span><\/p>\n The wall bottom ranges from 16 to 35 meters.<\/span><\/p>\n As the dive site is relatively close to the shore, the visibility may sometimes be a bit degraded.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Dive Site – BIOROCK” image=”https:\/\/dive.manscottages.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Biorock-Pemuteran-02.webp” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|800|||||||” header_text_align=”center” custom_margin=”|1px||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n This site was affected years ago by cyanide fishing and Crown of Thorn starfish. It is in recovery now thanks to AusAid funding which allowed the Reef Gardeners of Permuteran to maintain and protect the site and to sink bio-rock structures.<\/span><\/p>\n Bio-Rock is a technology developed to regenerate damaged reefs by charging manmade structure with low-wattage electricity to create limestone formations that quickly promote coral growth.<\/span><\/p>\n More than fifty-six Biorock structures have been installed since June 2000 in Permuteran Village. With a total length of 300 meters these structures electrified by solar panels, are located in an area parallel to the shore, about 50-100 meters from the coastline, in 7 to 10 meter depth . They are roughly lined up, forming a natural snorkeling and diving trail.<\/span><\/p>\n Good snorkeling but the site being close to shore visibility can be a little low, depending of course on tides and sea conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" PEMUTERAN\u00a0REEF It\u2019s one of the top dive sites in the north west of Bali.Close Encounter is situated arount 15 minute from the shore by boat. The reef has a nice mix of hard and soft coral. 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