After the great success of the USS liberty-Shipwreck, Tulamben, the north of Bali now has a new wreck. The "Boga" was in September 2012 in front of the beach of Kubu (Karangasem, not very far from Tulamben) to lure with the idea of creating another point of aggregation for marine life and a new dive destination tourists in an area of submerged Bali yet largely underdeveloped.
The Boga was a former 150-ton cargo ship, almost 40 meters in length, and it is now deeply vertically on a sandy ground 13-32 meters to the shore. After the by the owners of Relax Bali Hotel (Kubu) purchased, the boat was to Karangasem donated to create a new diving attraction and increase the cash flow in the area.
Shipwrecks are famous for "aggregation device" for marine life. at the moment, according to nearly three months under water, the boat is empty and quite clean: apart from a few "implanted" coral, some green algae and sponges begin shipping surfaces to cover But fish are already interested in this new shelter. damselfish, fusiliers and surgeonfish all move around the wreck in a sort of anticipation of what this wreck will hopefully be in the next few years. Two giant mackerel accompanied me during the dive.
corals, especially the tough, take the time to grow up. Divers the happiness Boga over time steadily in the months or years to dive the wonderful opportunity to a "succession" to experience the change in the species composition over time. "Pioneer" species such as algae and some soft corals start the ship in the next few months to colonize. These species reproduce at a very high rate, grow fast, have a short life and low competitiveness. Depending on the conditions and the environment disturbance, very slowly these species are replaced by other species, such as corals and other encrusting animals, need more time to settle, but after that they will become very difficult to eliminate competing organisms. A shipwreck covered by branched corals and soft colorful animals, which is surrounded by thousands of fish every divers dream. It will take some time (probably not less than 10-15 years), but it sure is worth the wait.
I have to say that should have some more environmentally friendly measures taken to the ship from sinking. Was it necessary to leave the tires on the car? It would be taken 10 minutes to remove them; we do not need more plastic waste in the sea, and the tires deteriorated over the years, releasing some very poor chemical compounds such as hydrocarbons and heavy metals. The same applies to the other tire before; probably as a boat fender. I could not find anyone willing to answer as a few other questions: "What is happened to the oil and other present pollutants in the ship (and the car) Motor Does anyone it before sinking recover the ship" This can how stupid questions appear, but since this boat was publicized as new "environmental oasis", I hope that these fundamental environmental issues have been properly addressed. It makes the difference between a very good idea, a bad start, and an effective ecological restoration project
Anyway, the ship in a nice and safe is (if properly addressed) Location :. It is worth a visit for both experienced and qualified divers.
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