The tropic of cancer divides Taiwan in half resulting in two very different types of underwater scenery: subtropical in the north and tropical in the south.
The water around the island of Penghu are home to abundant growth of coral, however the water can sometimes be turbid, while those of smaller surrounding island are relatively clear.
Hsiao Liu Chui, Green Island, and Orchid Island have strong sea currents and are excellent diving spots thriving with coral colonies and vast number of fish varieties.
Popular sea creatures include butterfly fish, porcupine fish, and banana fish. Adding to the colourful underwater world is amazing range of invertebrates and large varieties of algae.
Taiwans inshore water provide habitat for an estimated 2,000 species of fish. There are also more than 200 species of economic fish food and over 100 varieties of Mollusks.

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