About Revisions Kerama Islands Kerama Islands, Japan Max Depth: 91-100ft/28-30m Average Viz: 91-100ft/28-30m Entry Type: Boat Bottom Composition: Sand/Rock Aquatic Life: Big Animals Spring: 81-85°F/27-29°C Summer: Over 85°F/29°C Fall: 81-85°F/27-29°C Winter: 76-80°F/24-27°C 8/19/2008 9:36 AM

The Kerama Islands have 76 dive sites, many of which are suitable for snorkeling as well. The local’s eco-friendly approach has prevented development of large-scale resorts allowing the Kerama’s pristine diving conditions to be maintained. In fact, it is one of the world’s premier dive destinations for spotting rare tropical reef fish and crustaceans. Visibility often exceeds 100 feet (30 meters) and most sites are just a short boat ride from the harbor. Shallow depths around gently sloping reefs make the Kerama Islands one of the most relaxing dive destinations that is suitable for all levels of divers.

This part of the East China Sea that surrounds the Kerama Islands boasts the greatest variety of corals and marine species. Ribbon eel, crawling filament finned stinger, pinecone fish, mandarin fish, gobies and leaf scorpion fish are some of the more rare inhabitants of the reef. While schools of circular spadefish, barracuda, palette surgeons, blue green chromis, black and fire dart fish and purple queen anthiases can also be seen.