Fam Slope

Fam Slope is a steep reef slope, partly a wall, in the Fam (Pam) islands. Its main feature is gorgonian sea fans, with rich corals in the shallows. Most of the interest is above about 16 m, which makes it a relaxed dive. Cuttlefish, angelfish, frogfish and nudibranchs are typical.

Facts

• Region: Raja Ampat
• Area: Fam & Penemu
• Depth: 2–25 m
• Level: beginner
• Current: low
• Type: reef, drift
• Coordinates: -0.6841, 130.2763
• Highlights: gorgonians, rich shallow corals, cuttlefish, frogfish
• Tips: Let a gentle current carry you and look closely at the fans.

Sources

• https://www.scubago.com/en/explore/divesite/fam-slope-476863
• https://divernet.com/world-dives/4-breathtaking-fam-islands-dive-sites/
• https://rajaampatbiodiversity.com/raja-ampat-dive-sites/