Octopus

1. Swim Through HeavenVaileka, Western, FijiBoatEstimated: Beginner-friendly18 mBest Apr–Dec · estimated3 mm
2. Takatu PointLeigh, Auckland, New ZealandBoatEstimated: Beginner-friendly16 mBest Dec–Apr · estimated5 mm
3. Tanjung Bakau 2Labuha, North Maluku, IndonesiaBoatEstimated: Intermediate+21 mGood year-round · estimated3 mm
4. TaurikuraRuakaka, Northland, New ZealandBoatEstimated: Beginner-friendly6 mBest Dec–Apr · estimated5 mm
5. Teluk IndahKubu, Bali, IndonesiaBoatEstimated: Intermediate+22 mBest Apr–Nov · estimated3 mm
6. TépavaAnse-Vata, South, New CaledoniaBoatEstimated: Beginner-friendly14 mBest Apr–Dec · estimated3 mm
7. Titties BayPaternoster, Western Cape, South AfricaBoatEstimated: Beginner-friendly7 mBest Dec–Apr · estimated5 mm
8. Tukad NagaKubu, Bali, IndonesiaBoatEstimated: Intermediate+22 mBest Apr–Nov · estimated3 mm
9. Urquharts BayRuakaka, Northland, New ZealandBoatEstimated: Beginner-friendly7 mBest Dec–Apr · estimated5 mm
10. Vunavadra NurseryNadi, Western, FijiBoatEstimated: Beginner-friendly9 mBest Feb–Dec · estimated3 mm
11. Whale Rock, SeychellesBel Ombre, SeychellesBoatEstimated: Beginner-friendly14 mBest Feb–Dec · estimated3 mm
12. Whangaumu BayNgunguru, Northland, New ZealandBoatEstimated: Beginner-friendly7 mBest Dec–Apr · estimated5 mm
13. Bonaire 1000 StepsDorp Rincon, Bonaire, Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and SabaBeginner-friendly5 m–30 mGood year-round · estimated3 mm
14. Wakatobi RomaWanci, Southeast Sulawesi, IndonesiaIntermediate+5 m–35 mGood year-round · estimated3 mm
15. South Ari Whale SharkMahibadhoo, Alif Dhaal Atoll, MaldivesBeginner-friendly0 m–10 mGood year-round · estimated3 mm
16. Lime Kiln, CarriacouHillsborough, Carriacou and Petite Martinique, GrenadaBoatEstimated: Beginner-friendly12 mBest Oct–Jul · estimated3 mm
17. Socorro Roca PartidaColima, MexicoAdvanced+20 m–40 mBest Nov–Jun3 mm
18. Popes EyeQueenscliff, Victoria, AustraliaBoatEstimated: Beginner-friendly10 mBest Dec–Apr · estimated5 mm
19. Mcgregor’s BayNgunguru, Northland, New ZealandBoatEstimated: Beginner-friendly9 mBest Dec–Apr · estimated5 mm
20. Richelieu RockSuk Samran, Phang Nga, ThailandAdvanced+Good year-round · estimated3 mm
21. Brothers IslandsEgyptAdvanced+20 m–40 mBest Mar–Oct3 mm
22. Ko Dok MaiBan Ko Sire, Phang Nga, ThailandReefGood year-round · estimated3 mm
23. Dale PointSouthland, New ZealandBoatEstimated: Intermediate+21 mBest Jan–Apr · estimated7 mm / dry
24. Greenstone BeachSouthland, New ZealandBoatEstimated: Intermediate+20 mBest Jan–Apr · estimated7 mm / dry

Sources: Species occurrences: OBIS (CC BY 4.0), GBIF.org