Mawan
Mawan is a small island in the centre of the park with a sloping reef and a plateau that is usually dived as a drift along the eastern side. The coral changes every few minutes, from low, current-shaped corals and sponges to bubble corals, soft corals and a reef with many anemones and anemonefish. Its 15–20 m slope and a sandy rubble area are known as a second manta cleaning station, with reef sharks and fusiliers along the way.
Facts
- Region: Komodo National Park
- Area: Central Komodo
- Depth: 3–20 m
- Level: intermediate
- Current: moderate
- Type: manta, reef, drift
- Coordinates: -8.5572, 119.6345 (approximate)
- Highlights: manta cleaning station, reef sharks, fusilier schools, bubble coral, anemonefish, soft coral
- Tips: Best on slack or rising tide; much of the interesting life is between 3 and 15 m, so it suits a second or third dive.