Melyssa Garden
On the early morning, we arrive very close to the Melyssa Garden dive site, whose reputation promises us sump- tuous aquatic settings. Melyssa Garden is one of the many fringing reefs that surround the islands of Raja Ampat. There are hundreds of them, but this one has something exceptional.
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The coral cover of this reef is absolutely remarkable for several reasons. Without a doubt it is one of the most beautiful coral reefs in the world.
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he colonies of acropora as far as the eye can see are in excellent health. To my knowledge, their gigantic size has little equivalent. This spot offers a multitude of shelters for small reef fish that find refuge there. The colors exhibited by the corals are like masterpieces. In front of this fabulous open-air banquet, humpback parrots are having a great time.
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