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Midway Reef

Midway Reef

New Britain Island, Papua New Guinea

Depth
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82ft

Visibility
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49ft - 148ft

Entry
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Boat

Experience Level

Experienced


About Midway Reef

An elongated underwater shoal located in-between Rabaul and Watom Island. Deep as 600 metres ! The first dive takes place on the north strong current facilitates heading east making for a great drift Viz not so great because of it but under 20 it gets clearer. The marine life is prolific turtles, grey reef sharks etc and great hard coral formations. The second dive can be conducted on the steeper southern side heading west idf the current plays along. Both sides are vertical drops with plateaus on east and west to spend some time exploring. Tons of grey reefs here! Humongous barrel sponges and tons of coral around 6m.

Midway Reef Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Drop Off, Reef

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

82ft

Visibility Range

49ft 148ft

Experience Level

Experienced

Best Gas

21% – 40%

O2
Marine Life

  • Lunar Fusiliers
  • Turtles
  • Tuna
  • Barracuda
  • Jacks
  • White-Tip Sharks
  • Black Trevallays
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