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All of Komodo's standard dive sites are within recreational diving limits (maximum 40 metres, no decompression obligation). There are no sites in the park that officially require technical diving certification. However, the topography of some sites creates opportunities for technical divers.
| Site | Recreational Depth | Technical Potential | What Technical Divers Explore |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batu Bolong | 5–35m | Walls drop to 75m+ | Deep wall exploration, deep cleaning stations with large pelagics |
| Castle Rock | 4–30m | Pinnacle slopes below 40m | Deep pinnacle base where sharks aggregate |
| Manta Alley | 5–40m | Deep channels beyond 40m | Deep manta aggregation areas, rare pelagic encounters |
| Three Sisters | 10–30m | Gaps between pinnacles drop deep | Deep pinnacle valleys with strong current and shark activity |
Technical diving (beyond 40 metres and/or requiring decompression stops) demands specific training, equipment, and planning:
Very few Komodo dive operators cater specifically to technical divers. If you are planning technical dives, contact operators well in advance to discuss:
Reality check: Komodo's best marine life is found within recreational limits. The vast majority of encounters — mantas, sharks, turtles, macro critters — happen between 5 and 25 metres. Technical diving in Komodo is a niche pursuit for experienced tech divers, not a necessity for seeing the park's highlights.
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