Official tourism page that includes Gorgonzola among Maratua dive spots and warns that currents can be strong.
Gorgonian wall with bumphead parrotfish
Gorgonian wall with bumphead parrotfish
Gorgonzola is a northern Maratua wall dive with a reef top, a sandy plateau, healthy hard and soft corals, and heavy gorgonian cover. It suits experienced divers who want a classic wall profile with bumphead parrotfish and plenty of macro life.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 30m
Depth Note
Wall with a sandy plateau at 30 m.
Best Season
March to October
Typical Conditions
Right-shoulder wall routing, a sandy plateau at about 30 m, healthy gorgonian coverage, and visibility around 13 m.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Plan the dive profile for depth around the wall and plateau and maintain buoyancy control along the reef top and wall.
Access Restrictions
Boat access from Nabucco or Maratua resorts; local dive guidance is important when current strengthens.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
The dive is described as following the wall with the right shoulder, moving along the reef top and wall/plateau.
Freediving
Only experienced freedivers should consider the shallow reef top; the wall and plateau make this primarily a scuba site.
Snorkeling
Not a primary snorkel site; the wall and plateau are the main draw rather than surface swimming.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Official tourism page that includes Gorgonzola among Maratua dive spots and warns that currents can be strong.
Operator area guide that describes Gorgonzola as a mixed dive with white-tip reef sharks, whiprays, and nudibranchs.
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