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Closure notice for the former Halmahera Nabucco / Extra Divers operation.
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Nabucco Outer Reef 3
Kusu-side outer reef with sharks, rays, and reef life
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North Maluku outer reef on the Kusu Island side, with current-sensitive coral relief and a broad mix of sharks, rays, macro critters, and reef fish.
About Nabucco Outer Reef 3
Nabucco Outer Reef 3 sits in the Kusu Island side of North Maluku, where reef structure, coral heads, and tide movement shape the dive more than any single landmark. It offers a wide spread of sightings, including eagle rays, blacktip reef sharks, nudibranchs, clownfish, jackfish, scorpionfish, lionfish, snappers, parrotfish, triggerfish, boxfish, shrimps, ghost pipefishes, and leaf scorpionfish, so the draw is a balanced outer-reef profile with both big and small life.
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Research Estimate At Nabucco Outer Reef 3
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VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityFew visitors
CurrentModerate current
SurgeLight surge
Where Is Nabucco Outer Reef 3?
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Nabucco Outer Reef 3 Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
0m - 30m
Depth Note
The island reef starts shallow and can run into mid-depth water; the operator FAQ caps local diving at 30 m and treats the area as no-deco recreational diving.
Best Season
Year-round, with calmer weather outside the wetter December-March window.
Typical Conditions
Warm, clear tropical reef water with a current-aware outer-reef feel; the site is best when the tide window is gentle and the crew can keep the route conservative.
Safety & Access At Nabucco Outer Reef 3
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Sharp coralStrong current
Safety Notes
Keep a close buoyancy check over the coral blocks, and treat the dive as current-aware even when the surface looks calm. This is not a site to force if the tide is running harder than briefed.
Access Restrictions
Confirm current operator permission and the day's entry method before you go; older resort-era access arrangements may no longer apply.
Legal Notes
A former island resort operation closed in 2026, so current access and permissions should be checked locally before travel.
Local Intel For Nabucco Outer Reef 3
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best for guided reef diving with tidy buoyancy and a willingness to adapt to the tide. The appeal is the mix of outer-reef structure and a very broad species list rather than a single marquee feature.
Freediving
Not a freedive-first site. The current-sensitive outer reef and coral relief make it a better scuba dive than a casual breath-hold stop.
Snorkeling
Casual snorkeling is only sensible in the calmest shallow water and only if a local operator says conditions are suitable. The outer-reef edge itself is better left to scuba.
Nabucco Outer Reef 3 Dive Conditions Planner
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Exposure Profile at Nabucco Outer Reef 3
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Nabucco Outer Reef 3
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Avg. Visibility20m
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Nabucco Outer Reef 3 Guide - Frequently Asked Questions
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Nabucco Outer Reef 3 Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
kusuislandresort.com · Operator
Current official Kusu Island resort context and clear-water reef description.
nabuccos-resorts-indonesien.com · Operator
Season, depth, and facilities context from the resort FAQ.
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