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Underwater Photo Location: Bolo Point in Okinawa

Underwater Photo Location: Bolo Point in Okinawa

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One of the best shore dives on the island. The water is very deep and visibility is often 100+ ft. Very large fans and soft coral formations. Often many lionfish, possible to see turtles and sharks. Wait for the weather to be just right for shore diving, entry and exit can be dangerous otherwise.
Facts about Bolo Point in Okinawa
  • It is in Japan
  • Bolo Point in Okinawa is in the East China Sea.
  • The typical depth is 50+ Metres 160+ Feet.
  • The typical visibility is 30+ Metres 100+ Feet.
Dive types
dayboatshorewall

Marine Life
bigsmallsharksturtlescoral


Photo facilities
macrowideangle

by Kristopher Thornhill
Lionfish off Bolo Point in Okinawa using a Canon S3 IS with an Ikelite housing and strobe.

by Kristopher Thornhill
not enough color but I like the detail.

by Troy Williams
Crinoid wrapped up on whip coral @ Cape Zanpa Misaki, Okinawa, Japan

by Troy Williams
Lionfish cruising a fan...Cape Zanpa, Okinawa
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