Melasti Amed dive site description
Melasti dive site in Amed is a quintessential muck diving site. Featuring a shallow sandy slope with scattered rocks, this seemingly barren landscape hides some of Bali’s most fascinating critters.
Dive slowly, and every patch of sand becomes a stage for strange and wonderful marine life. This is a favorite spot for underwater photographers and critter hunters, especially at night when the site transforms.
Entry is easy from the beach, and calm conditions make it accessible to all divers. Whether you're searching for the weird, the tiny, or the rare. Melasti rewards those who look closer.
Common sighting in Melasti Amed
Melasti is a haven for macro enthusiasts. From Rhinopias to frogfish or ghost pipe fish the variety here is astounding. With a trained eyes can even spot costasiella nudibranch, also called "The shaun the sheep nudibranch".
At night, divers may encounter wonderpus octopuses, bobtail squid, or cockatoo waspfish. Nudibranchs of all shapes and colors dot the sand, while sea moths and juvenile lionfish lurk in debris.
The site also hosts the famous harlequin shrimp, and the elusive mimic octopus. With the right guide and patient eyes, Melasti can feel like a living marine encyclopedia.
Melasti Amed
A dream for macro lovers and night divers, Melasti Amed reveals a secret world hidden in the sand.
Location:
Amed
Depth:
Max. 20m | Avg. 6m
Dive Type:
Muck diving, Shore dive
Difficulty:
All levels
