Pyramids, Amed: Artificial Reef and Wall Diving

The Pyramids dive site gets its name from the artificial reef structures, shaped like pyramids, established by the local diving community. These concrete formations create a complex habitat, attracting a wide array of marine species within a depth range of 5 to 20 metres. You'll find these structures provide shelter and foraging grounds, creating an ideal environment for macro life and smaller reef inhabitants.

Beyond the artificial structures, the site transitions into sections of natural reef and a coral garden. These living corals further enhance the biodiversity, acting as a nursery for juvenile fish and a feeding ground for larger species. This blend of environments ensures a varied dive as you move through different zones, observing how marine life adapts to both natural and man-made structures.

For those seeking deeper exploration, Pyramids also features a wall that extends past 35 metres. This offers an opportunity to experience a different kind of topography and potentially encounter pelagic species passing by. The wall provides a contrast to the shallower, macro-rich pyramid sections, allowing for a multifaceted dive profile.

Marine life at Pyramids is diverse. Within the artificial reef and garden, you can expect to encounter creatures such as snapper, pufferfish, ghost pipefish, and various nudibranchs. The deeper natural reef sections and the wall host stingrays, garden eels, harlequin sweetlips, and ribbon eels. Keep an eye out for turtles, barracudas, and angelfish as you explore the different depths.

The site is known for its macro life, making it a favourite among underwater photographers. The intricate structures of the pyramids and the coral provide endless opportunities to spot hidden gems like pygmy seahorses, leaf fish, and octopuses. Careful observation is often rewarded with findings of these smaller, often camouflaged, creatures.

Access to Pyramids is convenient, often beginning as a gentle drift along the artificial and natural reefs. Depending on local current conditions, it's also possible to dive from the shore. The site serves as an excellent second dive after exploring Jemeluk Wall, often accessed via traditional jukung boats.