North Sulawesi Collection (#4)

Orange warty frogfish, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
Orange warty frogfish (Antennarius maculatus) with fishing rod extended, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Transparent white and red harlequin ghost pipefish, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Glossodoris cruenta nudibranch, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
Glossodoris cruenta sea slug nudibranch, Lembeh Strait, Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Green turtle, Bunaken Marine Park, Indonesia

Chromodoris kunei nudibranch carrying an orange emperor shrimp on its back, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Translucent jellyish floating near the surface, North Sulawesi
Transluscent grey white jellyish floating near the surface, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Reef scene with gorgonian sea fans and soft corals, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Mating Nembrotha kubaryana sea slugs, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
Mating Nembrotha kubaryana sea slugs nudibranch, Manado, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Mimic filefish, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
Mimic filefish (Paraluteres prionurus) mimics black-saddled toby with a red black coral bush behind, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

A painted frogfish blends into its environment
A painted frogfish (Antennarius pictus) blends into its environment in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait is known for its diverse array of bizarre marine organisms

A peacock mantis shrimp in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia
A peacock mantis shrimp uses its keen eyesight to search for predators and prey in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait is known for its diverse array of bizarre marine organisms

Frogfish with large lure, open mouth, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia
Frogfish (Antennarius sp.), yellow/orange variety with large lure, open mouth, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

Green ambon scorpionfish, North Sulawesi
Green ambon scorpionfish (Pteroidichthys amboinensis), Lembeh Strait, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Sea hare with extended filaments, North Sulawesi
Translucent brownish red sea hare with extended filaments, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Colorful sea wall with regal angelfish and barrel sponges
Colorful sea wall with regal angelfish (Pygoplites diacanthus) and grey and pink barrel sponges, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Translucent red shrimp on pink soft coral, North Sulawesi
Translucent red shrimp on pink soft coral, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Mimic Octopus with arms spread out
Mimic Octopus (Thaumoctopus mimicus) with arms spread out, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Red-spotted porcelain crab hiding in grey anemone
Red-spotted Neopetrolisthes porcelain crab hiding in grey anemone, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Anemonefish in a brown anemone with green tentacles, North Sulawesi
Three pink anemonefish in a brown anemone with green tentacles, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Gold-speck jawfish mouth wide open, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
Gold-speck jawfish mouth wide open, Lembeh Strait, Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Warty frogfish, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

Golden cuttlefish, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

Starfish in a diverse reef, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

A white-eyed moray eel searches for prey on a reef
A white-eyed moray eel (Gymnothorax thyrsoidea) searches for prey on a reef in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait is known for its diverse array of bizarre marine organisms

A pair of spiny tiger shrimp crawl on the seafloor
A pair of spiny tiger shrimp (Phyllognathia ceratophthalma) crawl on the seafloor of Lembeh Strait, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait is known for its diverse array of bizarre marine organisms

A pair of Pygmy seahorse on sea fan, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia
A pair of Pygmy seahorse (Hippocampus bargibanti), side by side, red variety, on sea fan, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

A juvenile hairy frogfish, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia
A juvenile hairy frogfish (Antennarius striatus) of approximately 5mm length, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

Longhorn cowfish, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia
Longhorn cowfish (Lactoria cornuta), Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

Orange and white Glossodoris rufomarginata nudibranch, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

A beautiful tube anemone, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia
A beautiful tube anemone grows on the sandy slope of Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

Coconut octopus carrying a clam shell, North Sulawesi
Coconut octopus (Amphioctopus marginatus) carrying a clam shell, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Green sea turtle resting on a rocky ledge, North Sulawesi
Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) resting on a rocky ledge, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Brown, orange and white octopus, Lembeh Strait, Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Bright yellow thorny seahorse coiled around green algae stalk, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Blue-ringed octopus, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

A frogfish uses its effective camouflage to blend into its surroundings
An unidentified frogfish (Antennarius sp.) uses its effective camouflage to blend into its surroundings in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

A pair of pink nudibranchs, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

A hairy frogfish in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia
A hairy frogfish (Antennarius striatus) uses its incredible camouflage to successfully capture prey in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

A soft coral crab blends into its host coral colony
A soft coral crab (Hoplophrys oatesi) blends into its host coral colony in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait is known for its diverse array of bizarre marine organisms

Two Robust ghost pipefish in volcanic sand, Indonesia
Two Robust ghost pipefish (Solenostomus cyanopterus), side by side against volcanic sand, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

A reticulate stargazer buried in sand, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia
Facial view of a reticulate stargazer (Uranoscopus sp.) buried in sand, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

Lochs Chromodoris nudibranch, North Sulawesi
White, black and pink Lochs Chromodoris (Chromodoris lochi) nudibranch, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Solar-powered nudibranch, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
Solar-powered nudibranch (Phyllodesmium longicirrum), Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Tiny red and white crab on orange fire coral, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Pink hairy squat lobster on sponge, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
Pink hairy squat lobster on sponge, Lembeh Strait, Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Green frogfish in sponge, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
Green frogfish in sponge, Lembeh Strait, Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Purple squat lobster on a sponge, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

Pair of yellow pygmy seahorse, North Sulawesi
Pair of yellow pygmy seahorse (Hippocampus bargibanti), Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

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Discover the enchanting underwater world of North Sulawesi, Indonesia. 🌊🐠 Immerse yourself in a mesmerizing display of marine life, from the graceful RF - Ocellate octopus swimming up from the sea floor to the Veined octopus resting on top of old debris. Explore the vibrant colors of Nudibranchs in Lembeh Strait and witness their beauty firsthand. Marvel at the Mantis shrimp's incredible strength and agility, while being captivated by the Wonderpus octopus' intricate movements. Swim alongside schools of Yellowtail butterflyfish and be amazed by their synchronized dance with Butterflyfish and purple anthias fish. Encounter a Giant frogfish strikingly camouflaged against a Yellow elephant ear sponge, showcasing nature's artistry at its finest. Witness the remarkable mimicry skills of Free swimming mimic octopuses as they transform into various shapes and creatures. Observe Thorny seahorses gracefully navigating through muck and rubble substrate in Lembeh Strait, while Common seahorse females cling onto waterlogged wood with determination. As night falls, encounter Bigfin reef squid gliding through dark waters like ethereal beings. A haven for divers seeking awe-inspiring encounters with these magnificent creatures. Embark on an unforgettable journey beneath crystal-clear waters that will leave you breathless with wonderment. Come explore this aquatic paradise where every dive reveals new wonders waiting to be discovered.