A Protected Sanctuary: Wakatobi is a remote archipelago in Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia, home to a privately protected marine reserve.

The reefs here are widely considered some of the healthiest and most biodiverse in the world, featuring pristine hard and soft corals, spectacular wall dives, and a vast array of marine species. Wakatobi is a paradise for underwater photographers, offering clear, warm waters and abundant macro life just steps from the shore.