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 and one female forming a bond. Interestingly, if left undisturbed, Read more about Creature Feature – Harlequin Shrimp
The 9th HugyCup International Underwater Photo & Video contest is well underway here at NAD Lembeh. Participants from all over the world are coming together here at NAD to compete in the event organised by Danny Van Belle over the next two months. With over ten different categories to enter for mirrorless, SLR, compact and video cameras, there are many Read more about 9th HugyCup Lembeh 2023/2024 is underway!
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 free-swimming organisms and still have a yolk sac attached, providing Read more about Creature Feature – Larval Flatfish
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, fascinating behaviour and comical expression make them a ‘must-see’ for Read more about Creature Feature – Hairy Frogfish
The use of negative space is very popular in photography, especially with landscape and occasionally land wildlife photography as well. For underwater photos we see it most often in Wide Angle shots to create a sense of scale and depth in the images. For Underwater Macro, we don’t see it as often as we tend to like to fill the Read more about Photo Discussion – Negative Space
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 patterns of the sponges, corals, or algae on which they reside. This natural adaptation helps them to hide from potential predators and become nearly invisible Read more about Critter Discussion – Nudibranch Colouration
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 a foot long and each of them have their own Read more about Creature Feature – Decorator Crabs
Getting “the shot” in Blackwater Diving is a culmination of different factors……and of course a little dose of luck. During Blackwater Dives, the format of the dive is very different to regular day or night dives. We are swimming around in midwater searching the entire water column looking for critters to pop up in our torch beam. Good buoyancy control Read more about Getting “the shot” in Blackwater Diving
Nudibranchs possess a unique feeding adaptation known as the radula, a specialised organ found within their mouths. The radula is a ribbon-like structure lined with rows of tiny, backward-curving teeth made of chitin, a hard proteinaceous material. The radula serves as a versatile tool for nudibranchs to feed on a wide range of food sources. Depending on the species, they Read more about Critter Discussion – How Nudibranchs feed
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 close, too fast. They live in groups, one male with Read more about Creature Feature – Threadfin Sand Diver
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