Following the huge success of the USS Liberty Shipwreck Tulamben, North Bali has a new wreck. The "Boga" was sunk in September 2012 in front of Kubu Beach (Karangasem Regency, not far from Tulamben) with the idea of creating another point of aggregation for marine life and a new dive destination attract tourists to an area of Bali still largely underdeveloped.
Boga was a former 150-ton cargo ship, nearly 40 meters long, and it is now on a sandy bottom between 13 and 32 meters deep, perpendicular to the coast. After being purchased by owners of Relax Bali Hotel (Kubu), the ship was handed over to the Karangasem Regency to establish the attraction of a new diver and increase cash flow in the region.
Shipwrecks are deemed to be an "aggregation device" for marine life Currently, after nearly three months under water, the boat is still empty and clean enough: outside some corals "implanted", only a few green algae and sponges begin to cover the ship's surfaces But fish are already interested in this new shelter. damselfish, surgeonfish and fusiliers move around the wreck, in a kind anticipation of what this wreck we hope will become in the coming years. Two giant trevally accompanied me during the dive.
Corals, particularly hard, need time to grow. lucky enough Miscellaneous to plunge the Boga regularly over time in the coming months or years will have the wonderful opportunity to attend an "ecological succession", changing the structure of species over time. species "Pioneer" as algae and some soft corals will begin to colonize the ship in the coming months. These species breed at a very high rate, rapid growth, have a short lifespan, and low competitiveness. Depending on the conditions and the environmental disruption, very slowly these species are replaced by other species, such as stony corals and other encrusting animals, need more time to adjust, but then they become very difficult to eradicate by competing agencies. A covered wreck of branched corals and colorful soft animals, surrounded by thousands of fish is the dream of every diver. It will take time (probably not less than 10-15 years), but for sure it is worth the wait.
I must say that some greener actions should have been taken before sinking the ship. Is it absolutely necessary to leave the tires on the car? It would have taken 10 minutes to remove; we must not over plastic waste in the ocean, and the tires deteriorate over the years, releasing very bad chemical compounds such as hydrocarbons and heavy metals. The same for other previously tires; probably used as boat fenders. I could not find anyone willing to answer a few questions like: "What happened to the oil and other pollutants in the ship (and the car) engine? Does anyone recover before sinking ship? "These questions may sound stupid, but since the boat was hyped as a new" environmental oasis ", I hope these basic environmental issues have been properly addressed. It makes the difference between a good idea with a bad start, and effective ecological restoration project
Anyway, the ship is in a nice and safe position (if properly approached) :. It is worth a visit for both experienced divers and qualified.
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