K41

K41 is a popular destination for divers, snorkelers, and picnickers alike. K41, as its name suggests, is 41 kilometers from Dili. If you swim to the right, you'll find a shallow wall that leads to a very deep slope rich with sponges, corals, and colorful fish. The light and visibility are usually excellent, and there are several animals such as Leaf Scorpion fish, Winged Pipefish, and nudibranchs, as well as magnificent coral, to be found along the dive. It's simple to enter and exit at any time. As a result, if at all possible, dive the site during the week.

The place has a mix of animals that live in the sand and coral cover. On the East side of the site, there is a lovely wall where all kinds of creatures come out at night to play. Of all the sites near Dili, this is perhaps the best night dive location. The zebra anemone and the parrotfish are two amazing creatures to see at night. During the day, the anemone is closed up, but at night, it opens up and spreads its tentacles to collect food particles as they pass by. The parrotfish hide in the coral's nooks and crannies, forming a slime sphere at the entrance to act as a danger detector. When a possible predator comes into contact with the slime, the parrotfish wakes up and flees. You can sneak up on the fish and photograph them if you are very quiet and do not move too much.

K41 is accessible from the rocky shore, and once underwater, it offers a diverse range of sights. From banded pipefish to pelagics like barracuda that arrive from deeper offshore seas.

It's also known to be a wonderful spot to see dugongs in the sea grass beds off the main wall. Although strong currents might be encountered as you follow the wall out, K41 is a safe and entertaining dive overall.