

Best for beginner divers, 10-30m, boat entry, mild current.
Turtle Traffic is a reef and artificial reef site located at Maratua Atoll in Indonesia. Accessible only by boat, the site features depths ranging from 10 to 30 metres with an average of 18 metres. Divers encounter mild currents and visibility between 5 and 20 metres. The site is suitable for beginners and supports night diving. Species recorded around this area include Chromodoris nudibranch, spotfin lionfish, harlequin sweetlips, clown triggerfish, candy crab, redtooth triggerfish, sixbanded angelfish, unicornfish, groupers, blackspotted pufferfish, wrasses, flatworms, sea pike, and shrimp. Hazards at this location include boat traffic and the potential for strong currents.
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The site is known for a high density of green sea turtles resting on coral ledges and grazing on sea grass.
Access is usually by boat dive.
Recorded at this site
Depth
10-30m
Visibility
5-20m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
28-30°C
Current
Mild
Best Time
Mar, Oct
Species recorded around this area include nudibranchs, lionfish, sweetlips, triggerfish, angelfish, groupers, pufferfish, wrasses, sea pike, and various crustaceans.
Yes, Turtle Traffic is considered suitable for beginner divers.
The depth ranges from 10 to 30 metres, with an average depth of 18 metres.
Boat access is required to reach this dive site.
The best months to visit Turtle Traffic are March and October.
Diving at Turtle Traffic in Derawan Archipelago requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Turtle Traffic in Derawan Archipelago. Water temperatures range from 28°C to 30°C.
Turtle Traffic in Derawan Archipelago typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Turtle Traffic in Derawan Archipelago typically ranges from 5 metres to 20 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.