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They are predominantly herbivores, grazing on coral reefs by scraping off algae and live coral, and are often seen in large schools.","Herbivore","Diurnal","Schooling",[29],"reef",[31],"Coral reef",[33,64,85,104,124,144,164,182,200,218,235,253,272,290],{"id":34,"slug":35,"name":36,"description":37,"countryCode":38,"countryName":39,"isTop":40,"bestMonths":41},13,"aliwal-shoal","Aliwal Shoal","Aliwal Shoal is a world-renowned fossilized sandstone reef off the coast of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, celebrated for its exceptional biodiversity and dramatic underwater topography. As a Marine Protected Area, it's famous for its seasonal aggregations of ragged-tooth sharks (sand tigers), year-round blacktip sharks, and seasonal encounters with tiger and bull sharks, alongside vibrant reef life and two historical shipwrecks. Diving here offers thrilling experiences, from calm reef explorations to dynamic shark encounters, often involving exhilarating surf launches.","south-africa","South Africa",false,[42,43,45,47,49,51,53,55,57,59,60,62],{"month":19,"probability":19},{"month":44,"probability":19},2,{"month":46,"probability":19},3,{"month":48,"probability":19},4,{"month":50,"probability":19},5,{"month":52,"probability":19},6,{"month":54,"probability":19},7,{"month":56,"probability":19},8,{"month":58,"probability":19},9,{"month":16,"probability":19},{"month":61,"probability":19},11,{"month":63,"probability":19},12,{"id":65,"slug":66,"name":67,"description":68,"countryCode":69,"countryName":70,"isTop":71,"bestMonths":72},49,"apo-reef","Apo Reef","Apo Reef is the second-largest contiguous coral reef system in the world and the largest in the Philippines, renowned for its exceptional biodiversity. It boasts over 400 coral species and between 385 and 530 fish species, including a high chance of encountering sharks, manta rays, and various turtles. The park offers dramatic walls, extensive coral gardens, and often strong currents that attract large pelagic species, making it an adventurous destination best suited for experienced divers.","philippines","Philippines",true,[73,74,75,76,77,78,79,80,81,82,83,84],{"month":19,"probability":44},{"month":44,"probability":44},{"month":46,"probability":44},{"month":48,"probability":44},{"month":50,"probability":44},{"month":52,"probability":44},{"month":54,"probability":44},{"month":56,"probability":44},{"month":58,"probability":44},{"month":16,"probability":44},{"month":61,"probability":44},{"month":63,"probability":44},{"id":46,"slug":86,"name":87,"description":88,"countryCode":89,"countryName":90,"isTop":40,"bestMonths":91},"fuvahmulah","Fuvahmulah","Fuvahmulah stands out as a unique single-island atoll in the deep Indian Ocean, lacking a surrounding lagoon and rising steeply from the ocean floor. This distinctive geography funnels nutrient-rich currents, making it a world-class destination renowned for year-round encounters with large pelagic species. It is particularly famous as a global hotspot for sharks, offering reliable sightings of tiger sharks, thresher sharks, hammerheads, and oceanic manta rays.","maldives","Maldives",[92,93,94,95,96,97,98,99,100,101,102,103],{"month":19,"probability":19},{"month":44,"probability":19},{"month":46,"probability":19},{"month":48,"probability":19},{"month":50,"probability":19},{"month":52,"probability":19},{"month":54,"probability":19},{"month":56,"probability":19},{"month":58,"probability":19},{"month":16,"probability":19},{"month":61,"probability":19},{"month":63,"probability":19},{"id":105,"slug":106,"name":107,"description":108,"countryCode":109,"countryName":110,"isTop":71,"bestMonths":111},52,"great-barrier-reef","Great Barrier Reef","The Great Barrier Reef, off the coast of Queensland, Australia, is the world's largest coral reef system, stretching over 2,300 kilometers and visible from outer space. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its unparalleled biodiversity, hosting thousands of marine species including over 1,500 types of fish, 411 hard corals, and numerous sharks, rays, turtles, and marine mammals. Diving here offers an immersive experience into a vibrant underwater ecosystem, from shallow inner reefs to deeper outer reef walls.","australia","Australia",[112,113,114,115,116,117,118,119,120,121,122,123],{"month":19,"probability":44},{"month":44,"probability":44},{"month":46,"probability":44},{"month":48,"probability":44},{"month":50,"probability":44},{"month":52,"probability":44},{"month":54,"probability":44},{"month":56,"probability":44},{"month":58,"probability":44},{"month":16,"probability":44},{"month":61,"probability":44},{"month":63,"probability":44},{"id":125,"slug":126,"name":127,"description":128,"countryCode":129,"countryName":130,"isTop":40,"bestMonths":131},20,"koh-lipe","Koh Lipe","Koh Lipe, nestled in the Andaman Sea, is renowned for its pristine coral reefs and exceptional marine biodiversity within Tarutao National Marine Park. Divers can explore vibrant soft coral gardens, dramatic pinnacles, and encounter a wide array of marine life, from macro critters like seahorses and nudibranchs to larger pelagics such as barracudas, reef sharks, and occasional whale sharks and manta rays. It offers diverse dive sites suitable for all levels, often with fewer crowds than other popular Thai destinations, earning it the nickname 'The Maldives of Thailand'.","thailand","Thailand",[132,133,134,135,136,137,138,139,140,141,142,143],{"month":19,"probability":19},{"month":44,"probability":19},{"month":46,"probability":19},{"month":48,"probability":19},{"month":50,"probability":19},{"month":52,"probability":19},{"month":54,"probability":19},{"month":56,"probability":19},{"month":58,"probability":19},{"month":16,"probability":19},{"month":61,"probability":19},{"month":63,"probability":19},{"id":145,"slug":146,"name":147,"description":148,"countryCode":149,"countryName":150,"isTop":71,"bestMonths":151},28,"komodo","Komodo","Komodo National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a diver's paradise renowned for its breathtaking biodiversity and strong, nutrient-rich currents. Home to the legendary Komodo dragons, its underwater realm boasts over 1,000 fish species, 260 types of coral, and a rich assembly of marine megafauna including manta rays, sharks, dolphins, and turtles. Diving here offers exhilarating drift dives, vibrant coral walls, and encounters with unique macro life in one of the world's most dynamic marine ecosystems.","indonesia","Indonesia",[152,153,154,155,156,157,158,159,160,161,162,163],{"month":19,"probability":44},{"month":44,"probability":44},{"month":46,"probability":44},{"month":48,"probability":44},{"month":50,"probability":44},{"month":52,"probability":44},{"month":54,"probability":44},{"month":56,"probability":44},{"month":58,"probability":44},{"month":16,"probability":44},{"month":61,"probability":44},{"month":63,"probability":44},{"id":165,"slug":166,"name":167,"description":168,"countryCode":109,"countryName":110,"isTop":71,"bestMonths":169},50,"lady-elliot-island","Lady Elliot Island","Lady Elliot Island, the southernmost coral cay of the Great Barrier Reef, is a pristine \"Green Zone\" marine park renowned as the \"Home of the Manta Ray.\" Divers can expect crystal-clear waters, vibrant coral gardens, and an abundance of marine life, including turtles, reef sharks, and migratory humpback whales. The island's commitment to eco-friendly tourism ensures an unspoiled underwater experience for all skill levels.",[170,171,172,173,174,175,176,177,178,179,180,181],{"month":19,"probability":44},{"month":44,"probability":44},{"month":46,"probability":44},{"month":48,"probability":44},{"month":50,"probability":44},{"month":52,"probability":44},{"month":54,"probability":44},{"month":56,"probability":44},{"month":58,"probability":44},{"month":16,"probability":44},{"month":61,"probability":44},{"month":63,"probability":44},{"id":183,"slug":184,"name":185,"description":186,"countryCode":149,"countryName":150,"isTop":40,"bestMonths":187},26,"nusa-penida","Nusa Penida","Nusa Penida, an island southeast of Bali, is renowned for its exhilarating drift dives, abundant pelagic life, and diverse coral reefs. It's a prime destination for encountering majestic Manta Rays year-round and the elusive Mola Mola (Oceanic Sunfish) during the cooler months. Divers should be prepared for strong and sometimes unpredictable currents, which are responsible for the rich marine biodiversity in this part of the Indonesian Throughflow.",[188,189,190,191,192,193,194,195,196,197,198,199],{"month":19,"probability":44},{"month":44,"probability":44},{"month":46,"probability":44},{"month":48,"probability":44},{"month":50,"probability":44},{"month":52,"probability":44},{"month":54,"probability":44},{"month":56,"probability":44},{"month":58,"probability":44},{"month":16,"probability":44},{"month":61,"probability":44},{"month":63,"probability":44},{"id":201,"slug":202,"name":203,"description":204,"countryCode":109,"countryName":110,"isTop":40,"bestMonths":205},51,"osprey-reef","Osprey Reef","Osprey Reef is a remote, submerged atoll in the Coral Sea, renowned for its dramatic drop-offs and sheer walls that plunge over 2,000 meters into the abyss. This isolated location offers exceptional biodiversity, thrilling shark encounters, and crystal-clear visibility, making it a premier liveaboard destination for experienced divers seeking advanced deep and drift dives.",[206,207,208,209,210,211,212,213,214,215,216,217],{"month":19,"probability":44},{"month":44,"probability":44},{"month":46,"probability":44},{"month":48,"probability":44},{"month":50,"probability":44},{"month":52,"probability":44},{"month":54,"probability":44},{"month":56,"probability":44},{"month":58,"probability":44},{"month":16,"probability":44},{"month":61,"probability":44},{"month":63,"probability":44},{"id":58,"slug":219,"name":220,"description":221,"countryCode":149,"countryName":150,"isTop":71,"bestMonths":222},"raja-ampat","Raja Ampat","Raja Ampat, located in Indonesia's Southwest Papua province, is at the heart of the Coral Triangle and boasts the world's highest marine biodiversity. Its pristine waters offer a spectacular array of coral species, vibrant reef fish, and iconic pelagic encounters like manta rays and wobbegong sharks, making it a dream destination for divers. These nutrient-rich waters are known for strong currents, which sustain the abundant marine life and offer thrilling drift dives.",[223,224,225,226,227,228,229,230,231,232,233,234],{"month":19,"probability":44},{"month":44,"probability":44},{"month":46,"probability":44},{"month":48,"probability":44},{"month":50,"probability":44},{"month":52,"probability":44},{"month":54,"probability":44},{"month":56,"probability":44},{"month":58,"probability":44},{"month":16,"probability":44},{"month":61,"probability":44},{"month":63,"probability":44},{"id":236,"slug":237,"name":238,"description":239,"countryCode":129,"countryName":130,"isTop":40,"bestMonths":240},21,"similan-islands","Similan Islands","The Similan Islands are renowned for their vibrant coral reefs, crystal-clear waters, and diverse marine life, making them one of Thailand's premier diving destinations. Divers can expect to encounter an impressive array of species, from tiny nudibranchs and seahorses to large pelagics like manta rays and whale sharks, especially around iconic sites such as Richelieu Rock. The national park status ensures a protected environment, offering a unique opportunity to explore pristine underwater ecosystems. Note that the national park is closed annually from mid-May to mid-October due to the monsoon season, making diving impossible during these months.",[241,242,243,244,245,246,247,248,249,250,251,252],{"month":19,"probability":19},{"month":44,"probability":19},{"month":46,"probability":19},{"month":48,"probability":19},{"month":50,"probability":19},{"month":52,"probability":19},{"month":54,"probability":19},{"month":56,"probability":19},{"month":58,"probability":19},{"month":16,"probability":19},{"month":61,"probability":19},{"month":63,"probability":19},{"id":16,"slug":254,"name":255,"description":256,"countryCode":257,"countryName":258,"isTop":71,"bestMonths":259},"sipadan","Sipadan","Sipadan Island is a world-renowned dive destination in the Celebes Sea, celebrated for its exceptional biodiversity and dramatic underwater topography. Formed atop an extinct volcano, it features walls plunging 600 meters, attracting abundant pelagic life including barracuda tornadoes, numerous green and hawksbill turtles, and various shark species. Situated within the Coral Triangle, it offers a breathtaking mix of schooling fish, vibrant corals, and a chance for thrilling encounters with larger marine creatures, making it a bucket-list destination for divers globally.","malaysia","Malaysia",[260,261,262,263,264,265,266,267,268,269,270,271],{"month":19,"probability":44},{"month":44,"probability":44},{"month":46,"probability":44},{"month":48,"probability":44},{"month":50,"probability":44},{"month":52,"probability":44},{"month":54,"probability":44},{"month":56,"probability":44},{"month":58,"probability":44},{"month":16,"probability":44},{"month":61,"probability":44},{"month":63,"probability":44},{"id":273,"slug":274,"name":275,"description":276,"countryCode":38,"countryName":39,"isTop":40,"bestMonths":277},15,"sodwana-bay","Sodwana Bay","Sodwana Bay, nestled within the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, is celebrated for hosting Africa's southernmost coral reefs, teeming with exceptional biodiversity and unique ecosystems. Divers can expect encounters with a wide array of marine life, from vibrant reef fish and intricate corals to larger pelagics like sharks, manta rays, and migrating whales. Its warm, clear waters, influenced by the Agulhas current, make it a premier year-round diving destination.",[278,279,280,281,282,283,284,285,286,287,288,289],{"month":19,"probability":19},{"month":44,"probability":19},{"month":46,"probability":19},{"month":48,"probability":19},{"month":50,"probability":44},{"month":52,"probability":44},{"month":54,"probability":44},{"month":56,"probability":44},{"month":58,"probability":44},{"month":16,"probability":44},{"month":61,"probability":19},{"month":63,"probability":19},{"id":291,"slug":292,"name":293,"description":294,"countryCode":69,"countryName":70,"isTop":71,"bestMonths":295},48,"tubbataha-reefs","Tubbataha Reefs","Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Sulu Sea, is one of the healthiest and most biodiverse marine ecosystems in the world. Accessible only by liveaboard for a limited season each year, it offers pristine coral walls, an abundance of pelagic life, and encounters with various shark species, manta rays, and whale sharks. Due to its remote location and protected status, it remains an unparalleled diving destination for experienced divers seeking world-class underwater encounters.",[296,297,298,299,300,301,302,303,304,305,306,307],{"month":19,"probability":22},{"month":44,"probability":22},{"month":46,"probability":44},{"month":48,"probability":44},{"month":50,"probability":44},{"month":52,"probability":44},{"month":54,"probability":22},{"month":56,"probability":22},{"month":58,"probability":22},{"month":16,"probability":22},{"month":61,"probability":22},{"month":63,"probability":22}]