Kozushima · Japan · Reef · Sand slope
Arima
Goatfish that let divers settle on the sand beside them
Arima is a Kozushima boat dive where life-covered rocks give way to a vast white sandy area at about 12 m (39 ft), and the site reaches 20 m. Goatfish rest on the sand in a small shoal and tolerate a close approach, while Christmas tree worms and red lionfish live on the shallower rocks.
0Where it is and how deep
No published position for this site — the map shows Kozushima and its other sites; operators know the mooring.
The dive
The shallow rocks at about 8 m (26 ft) are awash with life, with numerous Christmas tree worms, red lionfish, boxfish and pufferfish, and a torch picks out baby eels in their holes. Further down at about 12 m (39 ft) lies a vast sandy area, and around a corner of the rock a small shoal of goatfish rests on the sand and stays put as divers swim over them or settle alongside.
Marine life and season
The sources we used don't single out particular species here.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Fair | Fair | Good | Good | Good | Prime | Prime | Prime | Good | Good | Fair |
Season follows Kozushima: July to September is the top season; strong west winds leave the sea unsettled from January to March.
Sources
- Dive Site: Kozushima, Japan — Scuba Diver Life
- 神津島ダイビングポイント — Diving Shop Nangoku
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