Hantu Blog Log: Sept 26, 2004

The great vis from last week held up! Being a little over 4m, sunshine through the water let everyone appreciate the massive coral of the fringe reef, schooling fish which usually lurk behind the low vis, and heaps and heaps of critters from marine worms and tube worms, to sea slugs and nudibranchs, crabs, shrimps and snails. We also saw white-bellied catfish working hard for lunch. Big damsels and anemone fish flashed their authority, bearing their teeth amidst the anemone. The Brahminy Kites and Little Terns that soared and flittered around the island during our surface interval were no-less appreciated!

"More corals and lifeforms than I expected! Quite an experience to be diving in waters with not so good visibility. Learnt to move slowly and see the corals." - Yiru, Hantu Blog Diver

Often over-looked during dives, corals are essential to the reef system and it is from them that all other reef creatures stem from. Which is why a visit to the Coral Garden at about 4-6m on the Western fringe reef was fabulous. It's really an outdoor classroom! Blooms and blooms of coral everywhere!

"Although not my first dive to Hantu, the dive brief was the best ever! Usually I receive no brief when I dive Hantu." - Weiming, Hantu Blog Diver

Dedicated reef guides also help make the trip more insightful and educational!