Muck-diving terrain and critter focus.
City Extra
Boat-access muck site for macro life in Manado Bay.
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About City Extra
City Extra is a boat-access muck dive in the Manado Bay area of North Sulawesi, with a gentle sandy slope, seagrass beds, and patchy rubble that make it a strong macro-photo site. The shallow profile keeps the action close, so patient divers can work the bottom slowly and look for cephalopods, frogfish, pipefish, and other small subjects. It suits divers who want easy buoyancy, close-up critter hunting, and relaxed boat diving rather than big-wall scenery.
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Where Is City Extra?
City Extra Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 20m
Depth Note
Gentle sandy slope from about 5 to 20 meters, with the main subjects close to the bottom.
Best Season
April through October.
Typical Conditions
Dark volcanic sand, seagrass patches, and a gentle slope with a muck-diving profile.
Safety & Access At City Extra
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Fine buoyancy matters because the bottom is silty and easy to disturb.
Access Restrictions
Plan on a boat drop and a careful, controlled entry because this is a muck site rather than a shore-access reef.
Legal Notes
Follow boat-dive briefings and local reef-protection guidance when working the site.
Local Intel For City Extra
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Scuba Diving
Shallow depths and macro-focused marine life make it well suited to relaxed scuba dives.
Freediving
This is not a freedive-first site; the best subjects sit close to the bottom and reward scuba-style macro hunting.
Snorkeling
Not a primary snorkel site. The shallow edge exists, but the best finds are on the bottom and are better suited to scuba.
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Wildlife at City Extra
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City Extra Guide - Frequently Asked Questions
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City Extra Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
Manado Bay muck-diving context.
Access, current, visibility, and cephalopod profile.
Regional seasonality and boat-dive context.
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