The reefs
Bright coral.
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Kimbe Bay is a wide bay on the north coast of New Britain, with green islands forested to the water, small sandy beaches and clear turquoise water over very rich coral reefs. The bay is one of the world's great marine biodiversity hotspots: 60 percent of the coral species of the whole Indo-Pacific live here, along with more than 860 reef fish species. As coral declines elsewhere it has become one of its last strongholds, and efforts are under way to limit human impact. It is a well-known dive site. You head out by boat to the islands and reefs, diving or snorkelling over bright coral and seeing fish, small crabs and feather stars. Then you rest on a sandy beach under the trees. The bay is about 58 km in a straight line north-east of Kimbe town. Access is by dive tour or boat from nearby lodges, at extra cost. Do not touch the coral, and use reef-safe sunscreen.
Bright coral.
Forest to the water.
Fish and feather stars.
North coast of New Britain, West New Britain Province
Yes, it is a well-known dive site.
By boat from nearby lodges.