Indonesia
Dive into a visual archive from Indonesia—Komodo, Bali, Raja Ampat—packed with colorful underwater photos and dive footage.
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Ornate Ghost Pipefish – Siladen Island
This is an Ornate Ghost Pipefish (Solenostomus paradoxes) spotted while diving near Siladen island in Indonesia. The species name come from the Greek paradoxos, referring to this fish’s unusual external features. Ghost pipefishes are related to seahorses.
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White-Spotted Hermit Crab Feeding
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Crocodilefish and Turtle
This was a super cool moment! I was diving along a sea wall in front of an island called Bunaken. Sitting on a ledge was a resting Sea Turtle with two Remoras on its shell. As I positioned to take the photo, a Crocodilefish quickly jumped into the frame. It caught me off guard as…
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National Sea Slug Day
Today is National Sea Slug Day, celebrating the diverse Nudibranchs, soft-bodied marine gastropods that shed their shells after their larval stage. With over 3,000 species found in every ocean, they exhibit a remarkable variety of shapes, sizes, and colors, showcasing the beauty of marine life.
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K2 Dive Site in Komodo National Park
Komodo National Park is famous among scuba divers for powerful currents, thriving coral reefs, and encounters with large pelagic marine life. Among the region’s many spectacular dive sites, K2 stands out as a consistent location for spotting reef manta rays gliding effortlessly through the current. Located near Gili Banta in Indonesia, K2 offers divers the…
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One Cool Moment with a Ribbon Eel
Indonesia’s Underwater Jewel
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Clownfish of Raja Ampat
Clownfish or Anemonefish are fishes from the subfamily Amphiprioninae in the family Pomacentridae. Clownfish are very active and often seen doing various forms of acrobatics. It often seems to be clowning around. This observation was how its nickname was derived. Most clownfish are found either in or around Sea Anemones. There are 30 different species…
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Turtle Tuesday: King of Komodo
Great Moments with Turtles More Sea Turtles
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Stunning Manta Rays of Komodo
The first time I saw a Manta Ray while scuba diving was in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. The breathtaking experience lasted only one or two minutes before the Manta swam away. However, spending 90 minutes looking for them was definitely worth while. And since that trip, Manta dives have never disappointed. During my recent trip to…
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Night Diving in Komodo
During a week-long trip aboard the Indo Aggressor in Komodo National Park, Indonesia, nightly dives revealed unique marine life, showcased in a video featuring animals like the Decorator Crab and Blue-Spotted Stingray. The author expresses interest in night diving, noting its ability to unveil creatures typically unseen during the day.