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1 Bimoli
2 Goby-A-Crab
3 Kapal Indah
4 Pulau Abadi
5 Mawali
6 Critter Hunt
7 Police Pier
8 Sarena West
9 Nudi Falls
10 KBR House reef
11 Aer Perang
12 Pantai Parigi
13 Jahir
14 Makawide
15 Tanjung Tebal
16 Nudi Retreat
17 Magic Rock
18 Batu Sandar
19 Retak Larry
20 Teluk Kembahu 1
21 Teluk Kembahu 2
22 Angel's Window
23 Hairball Two
24 Hairball One
25 Aw Shucks
26 Batu Merah
27 Pulau Putus
28 Batu Angus
29 California Dreaming
30 Jiko Yance

Map courtesy of Eco Divers

Lembeh Strait

Described by many as the muck and critter diving capital of the world. The geology, geography and topography of Lembeh Strait combine to provide the ideal habitat for the widest variety of rare and unusual tropical marine critters to be found within close proximity anywhere in the world. It's an absolute must for any serious diver! Each of over fifty dive sites will intrigue and amaze you. Here are some of our favorites.

Goby A' Crab
15-75 ft
A fringing reef decorated with giant sea fans and sponges descends to 80' and features molluscs, squat lobsters and nudibranchs as well as mantis shrimp and crab-eyed gobies in the shallows. Also see Leaf scorpionfish, Reef stonefish, lionfish, pygmy seahorses, flounders, juvenile Barramundi cod, juvenile Harlequin sweetlips, juvenile Pinnate batfish, lizardfish, filefish, cardinal fish, frogfish, crabs, pipefish, cuttlefish, Wonderpus octopus, Blue-ringed octopus, morays, Shorthead fang blennies, ribbon eels, and Striped catfish.

Critter Hunt
15-75 ft
A healthy reef and coral patches feature a variety of anemones and an even greater variety of critters! Ghost pipefish, cuttlefish, scorpionfishes, eels, nudibranchs and tons of crustaceans! Orang-utan crabs, Dardanus hermit crabs, Candy crabs, Porcelain crabs, Sea pen crabs, Spider crabs and Xeno crabs cohabitate with Humpback prawns, three varieties of lobster and over 15 different species of shrimp!

Jahir
9-90 ft
One of the newer sites discovered by dive guides. Great muck diving with lots of purple heart urchins, Zebra crabs, Ambon scorpionfish, frogfish, cuttlefish, Wonderpus and Mimic octopuses and eels. Also spot stargazers, stonefish, flying gurnards, lionfish, velvetfish, waspfish, sea moths, dragonets, lizardfish, filefish, Banggai cardinal fish, Zebra batfish, pipefish, seahorses, a plethora of nudibranchs, twelve varieties of shrimp, squid, morays and more.

Magic Rock
9-75 ft
A hard coral garden in the shallows preceeds a sandy plane which gently slopes to meet an impressive wall. Ribbon eels, Pearl-eyed morays, sweepers, scorpionfish, leaf fish, devilfish, cuttlefish, lionfish, flying gurnards, Pegasus sea moths, orange & black dragonets, flounders, Carpet sole, Welander's flatheads, lizardfish, Whitebar filefish, Pajama cardinal fish, Circular batfish, Razor fish, frogfish, pipefish, seahorses, a huge variety of nudibranchs, shrimps, crabs and much more.

Retak Larry
9-75 ft
Frogfish and Ambon scorpionfish are among the many critters that you'll encounter on this black sand muck dive. A small, healthy coral stand can be found in the shallows. Good variety and numbers make this one of the more popular sites. Prevailing creatures include lionfish, Cockatoo flounders, sea horses, Filamented ghost pipefish and many nudibranch and slug species. Mass mating and egg laying of the Gymnodoris ceylonica nudibranch occurs here on an irregular basis. Will you be one of the lucky spectators?

Teluk Kembahu 2
9-75 ft
Spot the infamous Rhinopius on one of the best muck dives in the strait! Low coral patches and bommies provide interesting terrain for some very fascinating critters. Scorpionfish, stonefish, lionfish, squid, velvetfish, waspfish, stargazers, flying gurnards, dragonets, flounders, Zebra batfish, lizardfish, filefish, frogfish, pipefish, seahorses, nudibranchs, shrimp, crabs, cuttlefish, octopuses, eels, Snowflake morays, Shorthead fang blennies, Striped catfish and more.

Hairball One
9-90 ft
A true muck site and home of many unusual critters, this is one of the most famous and frequently dived spots in Lembeh Strait! No corals, just black sand, algae and an occasional patch of sponges. Hairy frogfish, Ambon scorpionfish, snake eels, devilfish, dragonets, cuttlefish, stonefish, lionfish, filefish, velvetfish, waspfish, stargazers, flying gurnards, pipefish, many species of shrimp and crab, six varieties of octopus (Mimic, Mototi, Hairy, Coconut, Wonderpus & Longarm) and more.

Aw Shucks
9-84 ft
This patch reef located near a pearl farm consists of a mix of corals and sponges and a long sandy slope. Spot tiny white pipefish among the mushroom corals and enjoy an amazing variety of nudibranchs. Also frequently present are flying gurnards, devilfish, Leaf scorpionfish, cuttlefish, snake eels, sea horses, sea moths, Mimic octopus, lionfish, Humpback scorpionfish, Long spine wasp fish, Fingered dragonets, flounder, Carpet sole, lizardfish, filefish, frogfish, a wide variety of shrimp and many more critters.

Batu Angus
6-36 ft
Mating Mandarin fish frequent this sheltered series of hard coral lava bowls in the evening. This is also a great place to spot the Blue-ringed octopus, as well as lionfish, Leaf scorpionfish, lizardfish, filefish, frogfish, pipefish, flounder, Pajama cardinal fish, Latticed sandperch, Razor fish, cowries, squat lobster, crabs, Bigfin reef squid, Broadclub cuttlefish, morays, Shorthead fang blennies, Striped catfish, a wide variety of nudibranchs, and shrimps galore.

All photos courtesy of Lembeh Resort