Just past the extensive field of eel grass the coral reefs in Bunaken begin to slope gently for a short time before the huge drop on the edge of the reef which goes off into the blue. There are so many different types of soft and hard corals which make a network of gaps, tunnels…
Spiny Waspfish Every day is a school day, so the adage goes and especially so for divers. So it was to our surprise and pleasure this week to find a critter that was new to us but well known to the divers in places like Lembeh, the Spiny Waspfish AKA Spiny Leaf fish, Ablabys macracanthus.…
Banded Sea Snakes The yellow lipped banded sea snakes are often seen in the waters around Indonesia, including the Gili Islands and our island of Gili Air. This interesting species of snake is well known for its highly toxic venom, however, humans are rarely bitten, due to their extremely docile nature and poor eye sight,…
PADI Divemaster in Bali – Meet Maria Poddey! Becoming a PADI Divemaster in Bali with Two Fish Divers has been a rewarding and exceptional journey. From the first moment when I contacted the main office in Sanur until my last day at Two Fish Divers in Lembongan staff, dive guides, divemaster trainees and instructors have…
Diving Nusa Penida The north coast of Nusa Penida is bordered by pristine beaches of beautiful white sand that stretch as far as the eye can see. But beneath these stunning surroundings, there is a whole underwater world full of wonders waiting to be discovered. It’s no wonder we love diving Nusa Penida! One of…
For our Christmas creature feature we have chosen the Ornate Ghost Pipefish (Solenostomus paradoxus) because it looks like the perfect decoration for a Christmas tree! This is one of six officially described species of ghost pipefish and it is arguably the prettiest. Although they are fairly common, the ghost pipefish are so well camouflaged that…
Diving with Barracuda in Bunaken We often see small schools of juvenile barracuda in Bunaken in the shallower sloping area near the top of the wall. If you head a bit deeper you may see a school of Chevron Barracuda in the blue water. The young or half mature fish will school together as a…
Bunaken Divemaster Course Week Two… Hello, it is Bastien again. Let me tell you a little bit about my second week (sadly the last) here in Bunaken Two Fish Divers Center. I am going to Two Fish Divers in Nusa Lembongan next to complete my PADI Divemaster course. This second week of my Bunaken Divemaster…