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Ocean Sunfish (Mola Mola)
The ocean sunfish, Mola mola, or common mola is the heaviest bony fish in the world, with an average weight of 1,000 kilograms or about 2,200 pounds. The species is native to tropical and temperate waters around the globe. It resembles a fish head without a tail, and its main body is flattened laterally. Sunfish can be as tall as they are long, when their dorsal and anal fins are extended.
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The common name "sunfish" is used to describe the marine family, Molidae, as well as the freshwater family, Centrarchidae. The common names "ocean sunfish" and "mola" refer only to the family Molidae and can be applied all three Molidae species.
The word mola comes from Latin and means millstone–in reference to these fishes’ roundish shape. The common name "ocean sunfish" comes from the Mola mola’s habit of lying atop the surface of the ocean appearing to sunbathe.
In order to give yourself the best possible chance of sighting the Mola Mola in Bali, we strongly recommend that you use these dates as a guide to help plan your Mola Mola diving holiday. Although there is a good chance of seeing Mola Mola at any time during August - October, the dates below are when your chances are really high.
| Mola Mola Sunfish Bali Season 2008 | |
|---|---|
| Mola Mola Week I | August 9 - August 17 |
| Mola Mola Week II | August 24 - September 1 |
| Mola Mola Week III | September 7 - September 15 |
| Mola Mola Week IV | September 23 - October 1 |
| Mola Mola Week V | October 7 - October 15 |
| Mola Mola Week VI | October 22 - October 30 |
| Packages | Prices | No of Dives |
|---|---|---|
| Bali Sunfish Daily Trip | USD 95 / Certified diver own equipment USD 115 / Certified diver with equipment rental | 3 dives |
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