Our guests, Jo and Paul took this great image of the incredibly beautiful Phylllodesmium longicirrum Nudibranch here in Lembeh. Looking just like a small piece of soft coral, this little Nudibranch is a real treat to find. It’s commonly referred to as the Solar powered Phyllodesmium as it draws its energy from sunlight. Nudibranch feed on…
A tiny little Slug, affectionately known as Shaun The Sheep keeps our algae under control here in Lembeh. Extremely small and quite difficult to spot with the naked eye, but as you can see in this awesome image taken by our guests, Victor and Lynn. They make a beautiful macro shot! Also known as the…
Lembeh’s elusive Hairy Frogfish have finally decided to come out after being in hiding for quite some time! These great shots were captured by our guests Keiko and Kev and Sim. The Hairy Frogfish is one of the most sought after species of Frogfish when it comes to underwater photography. Also known as the Striated…
Hi, I’m Jaimie and this week I started my PADI Divemaster internship in Lembeh, world famous for its muck diving. For those who haven’t be muck diving before, like me, it’s like diving the unknown. Will it be murky? Will I be able to see anything? Will it be Fun? The answer to all those…
Say hello to the little Gobies in the dark sands of Lembeh. We have literally hundreds of species of Goby in Indonesia and quite often, these little guys can be overlooked.There are over 2000 species of Gobies throughout the world. Probably not on your list of critters to search for when in Lembeh but the…
It is at dusk and dawn that you are most likely to encounter Lembeh’s Wunderpus Octopus when they are out hunting for small fish and crustaceans. Often confused with its close relative, the Mimic Octopus, you can determine the difference by their coloration. The Wunderpus has pale white markings on its mantle and a distinct…
Couldn’t resist this photo of a Bornella anguilla Nudibranch in Lembeh Strait. This fantastic image is thanks to our guests, Victor and Lynn. These little Nudibranchs are particularly beautiful to photograph because of their gorgeous patterns and colours. Lembeh Strait is home to a diverse number of Nudibranchs. During each dive, you will see many…
The colourful Harlequin Shrimp is a rare and fantastic species that can be found on any dive in Lembeh! These great shots were captured by our guests Keiko, and Victor and Lynn. There are two variety under the genus Hymenocera. The Hymenocera picta, which can be found in the central and East Pacific regions and…