Shilang Diving Area Introduction
Green Island is an internationally renowned diving paradise, with the Shilang Sea on the west coast being the most popular diving site, alongside Chaikou and Bai Sha, making it one of the three major diving areas of Green Island. It is conveniently located near Nanyiao Village, where many businesses are gathered, making it just a ten-minute walk to dining options after snorkeling; Nanyiao Fishing Port is also nearby! The Shilang Sea is surrounded by a ring of coral reefs and benefits from the warm Kuroshio current flowing from the Pacific Ocean as well as upwelling flows nearby. Such favorable conditions have created rich marine resources that nourish a large number of precious and rare soft and hard corals, as well as various tropical fish species, including white soft corals, umbrella soft corals, dot butterflyfish,角 butterflyfish, barrel sponges, and large bristle worms, with over 200 species of corals present. The coastline here is gently stretching, with coral reefs on the shore closely connected to the shallow bay's reefs, and the currents are relatively stable, making it suitable for both snorkeling and scuba diving. You don’t need to carry heavy tanks; with simple equipment and guidance from instructors, you can immerse yourself in the colorful underwater world and enjoy the stunning coral vistas. This area supports a rich diversity of intertidal organisms, attracting many water birds that stop for foraging; at low tide, the large green and transparent seaweed on the rocks reveals itself beautifully under the sunlight. For deep diving enthusiasts, the most famous "Big Mushroom Coral" at Shilang is not to be missed! This living coral, located 20 meters deep in Nanyiao Bay, is the world's largest finger coral, standing 12 meters tall. If calculated based on coral growth rates, it is estimated to be over 1200 years old, making it quite rare and precious. Every April, there is also a chance to witness schools of flying fish leaping above the sea surface. At sunset, the orange glow paints the entire sky, and the silhouettes of flying fish reflect against the deep blue sea, creating a tranquil beauty that captivates the heart and leaves one yearning to return.
