Sagewin Strait Batanta overview with sheltered bays, sand/gravel/rubble, coral bommies, and macro life.
Algae Patch 1
Batanta muck dive with coral blocks and macro critters.
Local operator required
Best run with liveaboard or local operator guidance because the channel current depends on tide windows.
About Algae Patch 1
Algae Patch 1 is a Batanta muck dive in the Sagewin Strait, where liveaboards slot in tide-timed dives between Raja Ampat and Sorong. The bottom is mostly sand and rubble with coral blocks and patchy reef growth, so the real draw is close-up macro hunting rather than wide-angle scenery. Plan it with a guide who can choose the right tide window for nudibranchs, rhinopias, scorpionfish, mimic octopus, wonderpus, and other critters.
Research Estimate At Algae Patch 1
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Where Is Algae Patch 1?
Algae Patch 1 Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
10m - 40m
Depth Note
Most reports place the site in mid-depth water around 15-26m, but Raja Ampat itineraries map it within roughly 10-40m.
Best Season
October to April for the main Raja Ampat liveaboard season.
Typical Conditions
Sheltered channel muck site with sand, rubble, coral blocks, and tide-driven current.
Safety & Access At Algae Patch 1
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Watch tide charts closely and keep the dive slow and controlled once the current eases.
Access Restrictions
Boat access through liveaboard or local-op itineraries; tide timing is part of the plan.
Legal Notes
Follow local marine and operator rules; standard guided recreational diving only.
Local Intel For Algae Patch 1
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba
Macro-focused muck diving on sand, rubble, and coral blocks. Slow searching and good buoyancy matter more than swimming distance.
Freedive
Not a good freedive target because the site is channel-based and macro-focused.
Snorkel
Not a snorkel site; the best content is small macro life found while scuba diving.
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Exposure Profile at Algae Patch 1
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Wildlife at Algae Patch 1
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Algae Patch 1 Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
Batanta as a secluded macro destination with pristine reefs, coral bommies, and critter-rich sheltered waters.
Trip report with Algae Patch I depth and visibility observations that reinforce the macro-muck profile.
Batanta muck diving, dense algae cover, and Algae Patch as a critter site for macro enthusiasts.
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