Positioned only a few degrees south of the equator in the Indonesian archipelago, Komodo National Park has become one of the hottest dive locations in the world. But this isn't your typical tropical paradise! The islands that make up Komodo National Park were formed by ancient volcanic activity making them rugged, arrid, and inhospitable to flora and fauna.

The park has long been known as the home of the largest monitor lizard in the world, the fierce Komodo dragon. Yet it is the prolific marine environments that surround Komodo National Park that have captured the attention of scientists and divers worldwide. Pristine reefs teaming with incredibly diverse marine life and extraordinary beauty woos divers to explore the park's underwater, biological treasures.

This CoralRealm guide features information intended to introduce you to the unique diving and the diverse marine life found in the Komodo National Park region. You'll also find information to help you decide if this destination should be on your diving "to do" list! We hope you enjoy the resources we've provided and look forward to getting your feedback about this special feature.

 
  Destination Info:
  About the Park
  Fast Facts
  Trip Planning
  Weather Chart
  Trip Tips
  Komodo Dragon
  Photo Gallery


  Diving:
  Diving Overview
  Diving Conditions
  Dive Sites
  Virtual Dives
  Skills Quick List
  Other Diving


  Marine Life:
  Overview
  Know Before Go
  Top Twenty List
  Species List
  Critter Hunt
  Photo Gallery



  Komodo Dancer
  Extras!
  - A Slide Show Slide Show of Extras on the Komodo Dancer
  words by Terri Parson
  photos by Terri Parson &
  Terry Majewski
  unless noted otherwise.