"Muck diving" is a term used in scuba diving that refers to exploring the muddy or sediment-covered ocean floor. It is a type of diving where divers seek out and observe unique and often bizarre marine creatures that live in these muddy environments.
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Diving in Halmahera offers a variety of underwater experiences including a spattering of wrecks in the north, some world class
muck diving sites in the south and some of the best examples of hard coral gardens in Indonesia.
If you think
of muck diving in Indonesia, the first location that comes to mind is probably Lembeh.
It is one of the most popular sites for
muck diving in Bali with the Padang Bai Jetty being our favorite along with Jepun, you can spot a number of the resident Giant frog fish along with a number of different types on pipe fish, Pegasus sea moths and other critters.
It is one of the most popular sites
for muck diving in Bali with the the Padang Bai Jetty being our favorite where you can spot a number of the resident Giant frog fish, pipe fish, Pegasus sea moths and other critters.
The strait between the island and the mainland is arguably the black sand
muck diving capital of Indonesia.
Reserve your cottage at Lembeh Resort and dive the world's
best muck diving sites with all the comforts of home.
There are also several World War II wrecks to investigate and some top
class muck diving locations with critters galore.
Areas recognised
as muck diving destinations are often the best place to find frogfish.
As such it offers
great muck diving on the sandier northern side — which is where the main resorts are; and great natural coral reef diving on pretty much the other three sides.
There are world class ship wrecks, reefs that are full of life,
excellent muck diving for the tiny and strange, and of course Mola Molas, sharks, and Manta Rays.
The
famous muck diving sites of the Lembeh Strait are also a great place for observing nudibranch behavior including mating, hatching and feeding.
Known as the «Critter Capital of the World» the Lembeh Strait is home to an abundance of unique and rare marine life which thrive on its black sand
muck diving slopes.
These sheltered and varied havens offer crystal - clear waters, deep and vibrant walls, steaming underwater volcanic vents, fertile breeding grounds and conditions that are perfect for some
fantastic muck diving opportunities.
In one trip you'll dive the coral reef covered walls of nearby Bunaken Island, the soft coral around the volcanic island of Bangka Island, and
renowned muck diving of the Lembeh Strait.
We also organize dolphin watching tours, Bangka area day trips and Manado
Bay muck diving day trips.
The area has outstanding marine biodiversity with staggering coral walls around Bunaken, the more recently
discovered muck diving sites in Manado Bay and the stunning reefs around Bangka which, whilst not part of the park, are celebrated for their stunning soft corals, dugongs and marine biodiversity.
Lighthouse is one of the
top muck diving sites in Cabilao with chances of spotting pipefish and nudibranchs.
I spent a fascinating few
days muck diving, together with the customers and dive crew of the Kungkungan Bay Resort, or KBR as they are more informally known.
There are
also muck diving sites which are earning high praise from experienced critter hunters for their diverse and plentiful macro-life.
Add to the whale sharks, several World War 2 wrecks and some
fascinating muck diving and you can see the attraction.
Macro lovers will be in paradise at Bantana or Kri
where muck diving is the order of the day with a myriad of bright, colourful critters - some of which have only been recently identified by science!
To the east of Manado is the
magical muck diving world of the Lembeh Strait, with its seemingly endless promises of discovering rare and unusual critters.
For those who don't wish to dive everyday at Sipadan, staying on nearby Pulau Mabul island in one of the beautiful resorts provides the opportunity to explore Mabul's Bajau Laut and you're sure to develop a sincere appreciation for the local culture and of course easy access to it's magical
muck diving opportunities.
Ambon Diving for Best Critters —
Muck Diving Ambon Diving — «Best Critters in Indonesia» One of the best kept secrets of Indonesia, this little known diving destination offers premier muck sites.
Lombok's west coast is also home to some
phenomenal muck diving — this relatively unknown area really does offer something for all divers and we think it's only a matter of time before the «secret» is out and it becomes Indonesia's next «must visit» diving destination!
She's
currently muck diving her way towards another 1000 at our sister resort in the beautiful Lembeh Straits.
This renowned 115» luxury yacht offers unsurpassed service, comforts, and amenities while cruising the world's most pristine reefs and
exotic muck diving sites.
Haan's boasts some
specialist muck diving just off the east coast of Gili Air and is largely frequented by photographers seeking to capture a glimpse of stranger creatures like Flying gunard, frogfish and many varieties of pipefish.
For example, he
started muck diving at the Lembeh Strait when dive operators around the coast at Bunaken thought that he was crazy.
The area surrounding Sipadan - Mabul Resort offers some of the highest -
rated muck diving sites around, and with 3 guided boat trips per day there are plenty of opportunities to get as many muck dives in as possible.
For this and many other reasons, Sipadan - Mabul Resort is a solid choice for
muck diving enthusiasts looking to explore the area.
It is true that the Lembeh Strait has
exceptional muck diving but if you want to see critters, this is surely one of the best places to find the small - but - perfectly - formed.
The
truest muck diving sites also tend to be those which feature a lot of rotting tree trunks and other vegetation as well as man made rubbish, much of which has been adapted by the creatures into shelters.
Deep walls, drift dives through deep water channels, coral reefs,
volcanic muck diving, a world famous wreck, offshore islands, mola mola and mantas, superb island scenery and affordable prices; no wonder Bali remains a popular dive destination of choice for many.
This is a must - see dive site off the coast of Lombok for divers who
love muck diving.
Maumere Bay is particularly famous for its
incredible muck diving, where Ambon scorpion fish, mimic octopuses, wonderpus, bobtail squids, skeleton shrimps, wasp fish, pipe horses, frog fish, ghost pipefish, pygmy seahorses, and colorful mandarin fish mating at sunset are just a few animals to observe during an early night dive.
Ambon is fast gaining a reputation as an
unmissable muck diving destination, with a density of amazing underwater critters to rival Lembeh.
Pemuteran is best known for its biorock sculptures which are slowly bringing back the marine life, and its amazing
muck diving down by the jetty, where you can see a myriad of micro-critters including Thorny Seahorses, pipefish, razorfish, Rosy Spindle Cowrie and juveniles of everything from puffers to lionfish.
While most people associate the name Lembeh with
muck diving did you know that there are also beautiful coral reefs, walls, stunning mangrove areas and the white sand beaches of Bangka Island are just a boat ride away?
There are 17 kilometres of coastline to explore underwater, with a mix of walls, sandy slopes and sandy
bottom muck diving to suit all your diving needs.
Nearby Pemuteran is famous for its Pemuteran Biorock Project and Pemuteran
Jetty muck diving site.
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