The Emperor Shrimp, is a fascinating and visually striking species of shrimp often found at many of the dive sites in Lembeh. It features an orange translucent body with intricate patterns and often displaying shades of purple, blue, and white. Its unique colouring allows it to blend in with a Read more
Understandably, the many varieties of fish species and other cool critters get all the limelight on Blackwater Dives…….but we mustn’t forget the Jellyfish also! Jellyfish play a crucial role on Blackwater Dives and if they are plentiful, the chances are the dive will be very good.Many different creatures either feed Read more
The “Reeftop Pipefish” or “Messmate Pipefish” is a species of pipefish that is commonly found in shallow tropical and subtropical waters, particularly around coral reefs, seagrass beds, and rocky areas. This Pipefish has a slender and elongated body with a tubular snout, typical of pipefish. It exhibits intricate patterns and Read more
Flying gurnards are one of the most unique looking critters. They can be recognised by their stunning and distinctive pectoral fins, which resemble wings and give them their name “flying” gurnards. They have elongated bodies with large, fan-like pectoral fins that extend outwards like wings. As adults, these fins are Read more
Juvenile Batfish are an intriguing subject to watch on muck dives as their appearance is immensely different to their mature stage, all for a very good reason. Adult Batfish all have very similar anatomy and colouration. A fairly large flat silver body, usually with black stripes and some yellow highlights Read more
The Harlequin Shrimp, is a captivating creature that can be found here in the Lembeh Strait. These unique shrimp display a striking colouration, with predominantly white bodies adorned with brown and purple circular markings, encircled by a vibrant blue hue. Harlequin Shrimp are typically found in pairs, with one male Read more
The larval stage of flounders, soles and other flatfish is a crucial part of their life cycle as they transition from a pelagic existence to a bottom-dwelling lifestyle. Flatfish start their lives as eggs, which are typically laid in the water column. Once the eggs hatch, the larvae emerge as Read more
If someone asked you “What’s one of the most popular, classic muck diving critters that everyone wants to see?”, it would be hard to look past the Hairy Frogfish. Frogfish are popular throughout every corner of the globe and with every level of diver. The variety of species, unique appearance, Read more
Decorator Crabs are a common sighting on our dives in the Lembeh Strait……seeing the various forms they take on and why, is where it gets interesting. Depending on the species, Decorator Crabs vary greatly in size. Some can be just a few cm in length, whilst others can almost be Read more
It’s guaranteed that you have come across these fish many times if you have been diving in Lembeh….but have you ever taken the time to see how beautiful their patterns are? As the name suggests, these Threadfin Sand Divers dive and bury themselves in the sand if we approach too Read more