Blackwater Nightdive - NAD-Lembeh Diving Resort

Juvenile whiteblotched sole on a blackwater dive in the Lembeh Strait

Juvenile Sole mimics Flatworm

On a recent Blackwater Nightdive i took this photo of a Juvenile Sole. Even though juvenile Soles are not uncommon in Lembeh Strait this is the first one i’ve ever seen free swimming in the the water column. This is particularly interesting as these juvenile Soles are often stated to be imitating Flatworms. Read more about Juvenile Sole mimics Flatworm

By Serge, 10 years ago October 7, 2026

Shrimp zoea larva on a blackwater dive in the Lembeh Strait

Biology

A Shrimp Larvae in development

On a recent Blackwater Nightdive I was lucky enough to witness a Shrimp Larvae shedding its skin. During our Blackwater Nightdives we attract weird planktonic creatures with strong lights and get to see various juvenile fishes, squids, octopi, worms and a lot of strange crustaceans. This shrimp caught my eye and Read more about A Shrimp Larvae in development

By Serge, 10 years ago October 7, 2026