Middle Button

Unique dive site featuring button-like rock formations with diverse marine life and interesting underwater topography, offering intermediate diving with moderate currents.

Site Overview

Detailed information about this spectacular dive site

Middle Button is a unique dive site characterized by its distinctive button-like rock formations that create interesting underwater landscapes. The site offers intermediate-level diving with moderate currents and diverse marine life, making it particularly appealing for underwater photography and exploration.

Topography

The site features unique button-like rock formations that create various microhabitats for marine life. The terrain includes rocky formations, sandy patches, and coral growth around the distinctive formations. The underwater landscape offers interesting exploration opportunities.

Diving Conditions

The site features moderate currents that can vary around the rock formations. The button-like formations can create interesting current patterns, making buoyancy control important. Visibility is generally good, making it an excellent site for underwater photography.

Best Time to Dive

Best diving conditions from October to April when visibility is at its peak and currents are more predictable. During this period, the marine life is most active and the unique formations are most clearly visible.

Unique Formations

Middle Button

Depth Range:7-14 meters
Max Depth:14 meters
Visibility:7-13 meters
Difficulty:Intermediate
Duration:50-70 minutes
Entry Method:Boat entry with rock formation exploration
Best Season:October to April

Site Location

Location and navigation information

Dive Site Coordinates

Latitude:16.0345
Longitude:73.4723
Entry Point:Boat entry with rock formation exploration

The dive site is accessible by boat from Tarkarli Bandar Jetty. Our professional crew will ensure safe navigation to the site and provide all necessary safety equipment.

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Marine Life Highlights

Discover the incredible marine life at this dive site

Middle Button is named for its unique button-like rock formations that create interesting underwater landscapes. The site features diverse marine ecosystems with moderate currents and excellent opportunities for underwater photography.

Diverse reef fish communities
Moray eels in rock crevices
Colorful coral formations
Various crustaceans
Occasional rays
Schools of snappers

Risks & Conditions

Important safety information and conditions

Environmental Conditions

  • Moderate currents around rock formations
  • Careful navigation through formations
  • Variable visibility during monsoon
  • Rocky terrain requires attention

Safety Guidelines

  • Good buoyancy control essential
  • Stay with dive buddy
  • Avoid touching rock formations
  • Monitor air consumption

Photo Gallery

Explore the underwater beauty through our photo gallery

Middle Button rock formations

Unique button-like formations

Marine life at Middle Button

Diverse marine ecosystem

Coral formations at Middle Button

Colorful coral formations

Underwater topography at Middle Button

Interesting underwater topography

Reef fish at Middle Button

Diverse reef fish communities

Underwater photography at Middle Button

Perfect for underwater photography

Diver exploring Middle Button

Unique diving experience

Rock formations at Middle Button

Distinctive rock formations

Available Packages

Available diving packages for this site

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Middle Button Dive Site - Tarkarli Divers