I remember periods, when it was really hard to find Harlequin Shrimps in Lembeh Strait. Sometimes there were none, sometimes only very small ones sometimes they were only in places with a lot of surge. They have often been well kept secrets, that would not be shared with other dive centers. But since 2-3 months we are finding a unusual high number of them in a shallow coral rubble area (that everyone seems to know by now). In water only 1-3 meters deep, we are spotting in between 2 to 10 (yes, ten!) on a single dive. So come to Lembeh now, if you are still missing Harlequin Shrimps on your bucket list.
Critters
Critter Discussion – Nudibranch Colouration
Nudibranchs are renowned for their stunning and diverse colourations, which make them some of the most visually captivating creatures in the ocean. Many Nudibranchs possess exquisite camouflage that allows them to mimic the colours and Read more…