Styan'S Bulbul confirmed 24 days ago

Nuclear Power Plant Reef

Kenting National Park · Taiwan

The warm-water outflow from the Maanshan Nuclear Power Plant creates an artificially heated reef ecosystem that supports remarkable coral diversity and fish density. Hard coral tables and sea fans extend along the reef edge, patrolled by titan triggerfish, dense schools of fusiliers, and hunting grouper. The nutrient-rich current draws pelagic species close to the wall, making this one of South Taiwan's most reliably productive dive sites.

Conditions

Depth

5 to 30 m

Open water and up

Current

Often strong

Can pick up on the edge

Visibility

8 to 15 m

Clearest in the calm season

Water

22 to 31°C

3mm wetsuit

Month by month

Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Water (°C)	22	22	23	24	26	28	28	28	27	26	24	22
Vis (m)	15	15	15	15	12	10	8	8	10	15	15	15
Current	Gentle	Gentle	Gentle	Moderate	Moderate	Strong	Strong	Strong	Moderate	Moderate	Gentle	Gentle