Along the reef
our divemasters pointed out two species of Pygmy Seahorses, the Bargibanti and the Raja Ampat Denise.
Towards the end of the dive, along the sites shallow soft coral garden,
the divemasters pointed out a few critters, including Denise Pygmy Seahorse, Allied Cowry, nudibranchs, including the genus Nembrotha, and a few different dragonets.
As usual,
the divemasters pointed out a few interesting critters and camouflage masters to our guests, including Bobtail and Pygmy Squid, Hermit and Sponge Crabs and also some of our guests had the last opportunity to see the endemic Raja Ampat Walking Shark!
Our eagle - eyed
divemasters pointed out a few surprises, including: Marbled Shrimp, Blue - spotted Ribbon - tail Stingray, flounders and also a Bobtail Squid.
The divemasters pointed out some highlights like: Broadclub Cuttlefish, Marbled Shrim, Red - dotted Guard Crab and Hydroid Crab.
A quick mention to the critters
the divemaster pointed out the highlights were nudibranchs, including the genus Flabellina, Tasseled Scorpionfish, Brown - banded Pipefish and both Bargibanti and Denise Pygmy Seahorse.
Not exact matches
The PADI
Divemaster Course is divided into 4 sections; those
points highlighted in blue italics are extras that Blue Planet Divers offer you:
This course is a mixture of knowledge and skill development plus practical experiences with active
Divemasters and Instructors, leading to the
point where you are capable of organising and leading your own groups of certified divers.
The staff was friendly and the
divemaster did a very good job at
pointing us a lot of amazing marine creatures.
Some of the highlights
pointed out by the
divemasters included Bubble Coral Shrimp, Orangutan Crab, Wobbegong Shark, Pontohi Pygmy Seahorse and nudibranchs, including the genus Nembrotha.
Among the highlights
pointed out by the
divemasters, one stood out, two female specimen of the endemic Raja Ampat Epaulette Shark, also known as the walking shark were seen and photographed!
Among the hard coral, rubble and some rocks that formed an interesting topography, Reef Octopus, Pygmy Squid, nudibranchs, like the Nembrotha, Fimbriated and Yellowmargin Moray Eels were some of the highlights
pointed out by our
divemasters.
On top of that, Green Turtle, Wobbegong Shark and even a couple of Robust Ghost Pipefish were
pointed out by our
divemasters.
Besides those, Mushroom Coral and Ringed Pipefish, Sarasvati Anemone Shrimp, Egg Shell Shrimp and nudibranchs were
pointed out by Hery and Jemy, our
divemasters.
On top of that, macro life and critters were
pointed out by our
divemasters, like the Denise Pygmy Seahorse, Ringed Pipefish and also a couple of Wobbegong Sharks.
The highlights were plentiful, ranging from Wobbegong Shark,
pointed out by the
Divemaster Jemy, Pygmy Cuttlefish, Papuan and Tasseled Scorpionfish, Decorator Crab ad a few different nudibranchs and flatworms.