Raja AmpatWest Papua, Indonesia
Endemic to the region. Night dives only; it walks across shallow rubble on its pectoral fins. Reported around 85% on a guided night dive. Species-level naming across sources is loose, since several Hemiscyllium species occur in the wider area.
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The 'limited' case this field exists for. Nothing closes, but from roughly May to September the southern monsoon brings strong winds, high waves and visibility down to 10-15m, and a substantial share of the liveaboard fleet suspends Raja Ampat itineraries or repositions elsewhere in Indonesia. July and August are the worst of it. Resorts stay open and sheltered sites stay diveable, so you can still go, at lower prices, with fewer options and a real chance of blown-out days.
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