Scuba Diver Ocean Planet Issue 04/2016 | Page 83

TAIWAN Green Island Text and images by TOMMI KOKKOLA Taiwan may not be a well-recognised tourist destination, but it is an island with surprisingly prolific and interesting wildlife, both on land and, more importantly, underwater. Green Island (Lydao) offers the best diving in Taiwan. Scuba tank rental and dive guide fees are cheap and accommodations, though often quite basic, are very affordable. This all makes Taiwan a great budget destination. 17 The Halimeda algae crab, Huenia brevifrons, Green Island, Taipei, Taiwan