Lembeh Strait Dive Site — Indonesia

About Lembeh Strait

The undisputed muck diving capital of the world. This volcanic sand strait between Lembeh Island and mainland Sulawesi hosts an astonishing array of critters: mimic octopus, hairy frogfish, blue-ringed octopus, flamboyant cuttlefish, and hundreds of nudibranch species.

Site Information

• Depth: 3–25 m
• Difficulty: beginner
• Site type: Muck
• Current: Minimal currents
• Best time: Year-round
• Region: Indonesia

Highlights

• Mimic Octopus
• Blue-ringed Octopus
• Hairy Frogfish
• Flamboyant Cuttlefish
• Pygmy Seahorses
• Hundreds of Nudibranch Species

Marine Life at Lembeh Strait

• Reef Manta Ray
• Whale Shark
• Oceanic Manta Ray
• Grey Reef Shark
• Mola Mola
• Napoleon Wrasse
• Pygmy Seahorse
• Mimic Octopus

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