Bitung Collection

Portrait of a Giant frogfish (Antennarius commersoni) on a large Yellow elephant ear sponge (Ianthella basta). Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea

Free swimming mimic octopus (Thaumoctopus mimicus). Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea

Mandarinfish (Synchiropus splendidus) pair spawning. The larger male (behind) is lifting the female into the spawning rise on his pectoral fin, the smaller female (foreground) is releasing eggs

Portrait of a Bigfin reef squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) in open water at night. Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea

Orange painted frogfish (Antennarius pictus) fishing. Here the frogfish is illuminated by a snooted strobe and the packground sand lit with a red LED torch. Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Thorny seahorse (Hippocampus histrix) gripping onto a sponge. Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea

Veined octopus (Amphioctopus marginatus) emerging from its home in an old clam shell. Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea

Golf-ball sized Painted frogfish (Antennarius pictus) waiting to ambush prey disguised as an orange sponge. Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea

Reticulate stargazer (Uranoscopus sp. ) emerging from the sand
Reticulate stargazer (Uranoscopus sp.) emerging from the sand. Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea

Shoal of three Bigfin reef squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) in open water at night. Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea

Common seahorse (Hippocampus kuda) female wrapping her prehensile tail around piece of wood on the seabed. Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea

Pair of Western clown anemonefish (Amphiprion ocellaris) spawning orange eggs on the rock beneath their Magnificent sea anemone (Heteractis magnifica) home on a coral reef

Whitemargin stargazer (Uranoscopus sulphureus) sets an ambush in the sand at night. Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea

Reef lizardifsh (Synodus variegatus) at a cleaning station, being cleaned by Holthuis anemone shrimps (Ancylomenes holthuisi). Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea

Close up of tiny (10mm) Pygmy seahorse (Hippocampus bargibanti) living disguised in Muricella sp. sea fan. Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea

Tiny (10mm) pygmy seahorse (Hippocampus bargibanti) sheltering in seafan (Muricella sp)
Tiny (10mm) pygmy seahorse (Hippocampus bargibanti) sheltering in seafan (Muricella sp.) Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea

Wonderpus Octopus, Wunderpus photogenicus, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Indonesia, Sulawesi, Bitung. Boats in Bitung Harbour. Indonesia, Sulawesi, Bitung. Boats in Bitung Harbour

Red and white harlequin crab releasing its eggs, Indonesia
Red and white harlequin crab (Lissocarcinus laevis) releasing its eggs, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Harlequin ghost pipefish with fins spread wide, North Sulawesi
White, black and red harlequin ghost pipefish with fins spread wide, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Green frogfish eating striped cardinalfish, Lembeh Strait, Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Banggai cardinalfish with egg, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
Banggai cardinalfish with egg, Lembeh Strait, Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Mantis shrimp sticking head out of its lair, North Sulawesi
Mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus brevirostris) sticking head out of its lair, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Ambon scorpionfish, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia
Ambon scorpionfish (Pteroidichthys amboinensis), red and orange variety, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

Head shot of a pink pipefish, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
Head shot of a pink pipefish, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Commensal shrimp on brown anemone, North Sulawesi
Commensal shrimp (periclimenes magnificus) on brown anemone, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Blue ring octopus swimming, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
Blue ring octopus swimming, Lembeh Strait, Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Camouflaged juvenile scorpionfish with red lips, North Sulawesi
Camouflaged juvenile scorpionfish with red lips, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Pygmy seahorse on sea fan, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia
Pygmy seahorse (Hippocampus bargibanti), red variety, on sea fan, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

Coconut Octopus in shell, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
Coconut Octopus in shell, Lembeh Strait, Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Brown and white striped crinoid Squat Lobster, North Sulawesi
Brown and white striped crinoid Squat Lobster (Allogalathea elegans), Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Yellow frogfish hunting, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
Yellow frogfish hunting, fishing rod extended, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Mimic octopus, facial view, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia
Mimic octopus (Thaumoctopus mimicus), facial view, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

The day octopus on volcanic sand, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia
The day octopus (Octopus cyanea) on volcanic sand, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

Face shot of a red lionfish, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
Face shot of a red lionfish (Pterois volitans), Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Spotted cleaner shrimp in beige bubble coral, North Sulawesi
Spotted cleaner shrimp (Periclimenes venustus) in beige bubble coral, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Head detail of a stargazer, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Dianas hogfish swimming between three crinoids, Indonesia
Dianas hogfish (Bodianus diana), swimming between three crinoids, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

Emperor commensal shrimp on a nudibranch, North Sulawesi
Emperor commensal shrimp (Periclimenes imperator) riding on a Ceratosoma gracillimum T-bar nudibranch, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Blue-ring octopus on black sand, North Sulawesi
Blue-ring octopus on black sand, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Blue hypselodoris bulockii sea slug nudibranch, Lembeh Strait, Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Facial and body view of the predatory Bobbit worm, Indonesia
Facial and body view of the predatory Bobbit worm (Eunice aphroditois), taken in 6 meters of water in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

Eyes of a coconut octopus, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
Eyes of a coconut octopus, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Hairy frogfish, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
Hairy frogfish, Lembeh Strait, Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Yellow and black spotted boxfish, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
Yellow and black spotted boxfish, Lembeh Strait, Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Headshot of a green helimeda ghost pipefish, North Sulawesi
Head detail of a green halimeda ghost pipefish, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

White and yellow leaf scorpionfish, North Sulawesi
White and yellow leaf scorpionfish (Taenianotus triacanthus) with open mouth, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Yellow leaf scorpionfish with mouth wide open, North Sulawesi
Yellow leaf scorpionfish (Taenianotus triacanthus) with mouth wide open, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

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"Discover the Underwater Wonders of Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia" Embark on a mesmerizing journey through the depths of Bitung, where an enchanting world awaits. Witness the extraordinary beauty and diversity of marine life that thrives in these crystal-clear waters. A portrait captures a moment in time as a giant frogfish gracefully perches on a vibrant yellow elephant ear sponge. Its intricate patterns and colors blend seamlessly with its surroundings, showcasing nature's artistry. Intriguingly, a mimic octopus freely swims by, effortlessly transforming itself into various shapes and forms to deceive predators. This master of disguise is truly captivating to behold. Amidst this underwater spectacle, mandarinfish engage in an elegant dance as they spawn together. Their vibrant hues illuminate the ocean floor like living jewels. Underneath the moonlit sky, a bigfin reef squid glides through open water with grace and elegance. Its iridescent body shimmers against the dark backdrop—a true marvel of nature's design. An orange painted frogfish patiently waits for its prey while camouflaged among coral reefs. With its unique appearance and hunting technique, it epitomizes both beauty and stealth. Emerging from an old clam shell home comes the veined octopus—a creature known for its intelligence and resourcefulness. It navigates its environment with precision and curiosity. From beneath the sandy seabed emerges a reticulate stargazer—its eyes peering upwards as it lies in wait for unsuspecting prey to pass by. A true predator hidden within plain sight. A shoal of three bigfin reef squid dances harmoniously under cover of darkness—an ethereal display that leaves spectators spellbound by their synchronized movements. Gripping onto a sponge with delicate strength is a thorny seahorse—the embodiment of grace amidst adversity. Its intricate details make it one of nature's most fascinating creatures.