About Yonara Channel
Yonara Channel runs between Iriomote Island and Kohama Island, forming a long channel where dives are conducted as drift dives. Depths are described from 9 to 30 meters, with a constant current that can become very strong. The bottom is sandy with scattered coral formations. Divers can see schools of sea bream around the coral, and the site is known for encounters with manta rays and other large marine life.
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Where Is Yonara Channel?
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Yonara Channel Planning Details
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Reported Depth
9m - 30m
Depth Note
Described as a drift dive conducted between 9 and 30 m.
Typical Conditions
Constant current that can be very strong.
Safety & Access At Yonara Channel
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Key Hazards
Strong current
Safety Notes
Current is constant and can be very strong; this is a drift dive site.
Local Intel For Yonara Channel
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Scuba Diving
Always done as a drift dive at roughly 9–30 m.
Recent Logged Visits At Yonara Channel
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Yonara Channel
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