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Golden Reef sits along the southern reef wall of Yanuca Island, featuring a gradual drop-off from shallow water down to about 35 m. The site is a reef-edge dive with a mix of hard and soft corals and a variety of reef fish. Divers often see turtles here, along with titan triggerfish, butterflyfish, and nudibranchs.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
Up to 35m
Depth Note
The dive starts shallow and gradually drops to around 35 m.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Plan depth and gas management for dives approaching 35 m.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A shallow start leads into a gradual wall/drop-off reaching around 35 m.
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