Scuba Diving in Bali Island, Indonesia

Situated between Java and Lombok, the island of Bali is located 8 to 9 degrees south of the equator with the Java Sea to the north, the Indian Ocean to the south.

The topography of Bali is formed by a mountain chain that stretches from west to east splitting the island into two parts. Some of the volcanic peaks are active, including Mount Agung, 3,142m, the tallest point above sea level, and mount Batur 1717m.

The north side of the mountain slopes is fairly steep, creating narrow lowland along the coastal area. Meanwhile, the south slopes are much leaner, forming a fertile plain that becomes the main center of Balinese culture.

Some of the most beautiful white sandy beaches are in the south, including Sanur Beach, Kuta and Nusa Dua.

The underwater world or marine life of Bali has been noted as one of the best in the world with a variety of dive sites like dives on shipwrecks, black volcanic outcrops, vertical drop-offs, sand slopes, amongst huge bommies or along deep coral covered ridges. You fill find a variety of species such as dolphin, shark and sun fish, and some smaller inhabitants like colorful coral fish, small reef fish, and moray eels, as well as crustaceans and sponges.

With sunshine shining throughout the year, Bali has a tropical monsoon climate, with pleasant day temperatures between 20 to 33 degrees Celsius. Rainy season starts from October to March, when the West monsoon brings heavy showers and high humidity. June to September is considered the driest season, with low humidity and it can be fairly cold in the evenings, the best time for any outdoor activities.

Setiawan Asegaff (Indonesia)

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