Manado Tua is an extinct volcano on the northern tip of Indonesia, clustered together with a few other small islands that are world-renown diving and snorkeling havens, most notably for their wide array of macro life. Walls of coral can be found here, as well as coral gardens hanging from the ceilings of underwater caves. Manado Tua became Indonesia’s first marine park in 1989, making fishing and coral collection punishable by law. Because of the strict regulation of the park’s resources, there is breathtaking biodiversity beneath the surface of its waters. Light currents and tropical water temperatures add to the allure of this exotic locale. Here is some incredible footage of the spectacular marine life of Manado Tua.
Image via mattk1979
no but I want to….
No , but willing to go!
Been there and LOVED IT!!
I’ve filmed a lot nearby there in Bunaken National Park, but not directly around Manado Tua.
We were there in October…FABULOUS!
Been there! Awesome, will go back again soon.
Yes.
This looks incredible, I have been all over the carribean,but this looks awesome, I will go.
yeah like 100 times, NO!
Sign us up, let’s go buddy
I’ve only snorkelled there, dove around Bunaken Island/Siladen Island, but it was nice as I recall. Saw my first banded sea snake there. Pretty much any part of that part world is going to be amazing.
I wish!
Yes last October and it was amazing! Tasik Ria Divers 1st class operation. Wall dives, muck diving in Lembah would go back in a heart beat.
Yes. Back in ’96 (sigh) I’ve dived both around Bunaken and Manado Tua. Need to get back there, soon !
Yes we did in 2007. I found that most of the corals were bleached. Everybody else thought it was lovely. I am not sure why. I thought the Red Sea was much better.