Batu Payung
Batu Payung ('umbrella rock') on the north-west shore of Pulau Ai is a steep wall cut with cracks and overhangs that falls to around 60 m. The shallow reef flat is packed with barrel and vase sponges, gorgonians, anemones and colourful reef fish such as hawkfish, groupers and triggerfish.
Facts
- Region: Banda Sea & Ambon
- Area: Banda Islands
- Depth: 60 m
- Level: advanced
- Current: strong
- Type: wall
- Coordinates: -4.515, 129.765 (approximate)
- Highlights: steep wall with cracks and overhangs, barrel sponges, gorgonians, anemones, groupers, triggerfish
- Tips: The best colour is in the top 15 m; there is no need to go deep.