04/07/2026
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Dive with Mantas in the Temple of Diving
11/06/2026
Most divers come to Nusa Penida dreaming of manta rays and oceanic sunfish. We understand why. They are extraordinary animals. But after years of diving these waters, we have learned that one of Penida's greatest treasures is often overlooked. Its reefs. The vibrant coral gardens that cover many of our dive sites are not just beautiful scenery. They are the living foundation of everything that makes this island special underwater.
The same powerful currents that attract mantas, molas, sharks and other pelagic visitors also bring a constant supply of nutrients from the deep ocean. Those nutrients fuel an incredibly productive ecosystem, helping corals, sponges, soft corals and countless smaller organisms thrive. It is one of the reasons why Penida's reefs can display such remarkable color and vitality compared to many tropical destinations.
Nusa Penida lies within the Coral Triangle, the global center of marine biodiversity. For divers, that means every square meter of reef can reveal something fascinating. Delicate soft corals, feather stars, nudibranchs, cryptic shrimp, juvenile fish and entire communities of life interacting in ways that often go unnoticed by those focused only on the blue water. The longer you spend observing the reef, the more it rewards your attention.
Some of my favorite moments underwater here have not involved a manta or a mola at all. They have been spent drifting slowly along a healthy reef, watching the current move through fields of soft corals while clouds of reef fish dance above them. Penida's big animals may fill the brochures, but its reefs tell the deeper story. For divers who love the ocean as a whole, they are every bit as memorable.
25/05/2026
We just had an incredible dive at Blue Corner, Nusa Penida, and it's proof that mola mola season is officially starting.
The video was filmed at 40 meters depth, where a large ocean sunfish (mola mola) was hovering just above the cleaning station. For those who know the behavior: a group of bannerfish (Heniochus acuminatus) were working on its skin, removing parasites — a critical symbiosis that often keeps these elusive pelagics around longer when conditions are right.
Visibility was decent despite the mild thermocline, and the current was manageable — typical early season setup. Blue Corner is known for deep, current-swept dives, but that's exactly where molas show up.
If you're a certified diver with deep dive experience and you've been waiting for the right moment to see mola mola in Nusa Penida, this is it. The season is just beginning, and sightings will only get more frequent over the next few months.
Come dive with us. We know the spots, the depths, and the behavior. Let's get you in the water.
29/04/2026
An octopuss just do not blend it randomly; it’s constantly scanning its surroundings and responding in real time. Its skin is packed with chromatophores that expand and contract in fractions of a second, while tiny muscles shift its texture to match rock, coral, or sand.
In Nusa Penida, if you want to spot one, slow everything down. Look for shapes that feel slightly “off”: a rock that seems too smooth, a patch of sand with subtle edges, or a sudden flicker of movement. They often give themselves away for a split second before disappearing again. Video: Espe Kanela
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Temple Diving, Jalan Raya Ped-Buyuk, Tanah Bias, Ped
Klungkung
80771
Opening Hours
| Monday | 07:30 - 19:00 |
| Tuesday | 07:30 - 19:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:30 - 19:00 |
| Thursday | 07:30 - 19:00 |
| Friday | 07:30 - 19:00 |
| Saturday | 07:30 - 19:00 |
| Sunday | 07:30 - 19:00 |