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Okinawa, as divers saw it.

48 sightings logged by real divers — the clearest picture yet of what's actually down there.

48
Sightings logged
nudibranch
Most spotted
Japan
Country

Species confirmed at Okinawa

nudibranch 11
ghost pipefish 9
harlequin shrimp 7
mandarin fish 5
sea turtle 4
stonefish 3

Recent sightings

Nudibranch · 17 Aug 2026 ♥ 21 View post →
Nudibranch · 17 Aug 2026 ♥ 31 View post →
Nudibranch · 17 Aug 2026 ♥ 49 View post →
Nudibranch · 16 Aug 2026 ♥ 24 View post →
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Frequently asked questions

What's the most commonly sighted species at Okinawa?

Nudibranch is the most frequently confirmed species at Okinawa, with 11 of the site's 48 verified sightings.

How many confirmed wildlife sightings does Okinawa have?

48 marine wildlife sightings have been confirmed at Okinawa, Japan, sourced from real diver Instagram posts and verified by whereshouldidive.com.

What is Okinawa particularly known for?

Okinawa is particularly known for nudibranch — it accounts for 14% of every confirmed nudibranch sighting across all 32 tracked destinations.