North Sulawesi Collection

Discover the enchanting underwater world of North Sulawesi, Indonesia

North Sulawesi Collection: RF - Ocellate octopus (Amphioctopus mototi) swimming up from the sea floor

RF - Ocellate octopus (Amphioctopus mototi) swimming up from the sea floor. Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea

Nudibranch (Phyllidia marindica), Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. December

North Sulawesi Collection: Veined octopus (Amphioctopus marginatus) resting on top of the two halves of an old

Veined octopus (Amphioctopus marginatus) resting on top of the two halves of an old clam shell on the sandy seabed

North Sulawesi Collection: Mantis shrimp

Mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) crawling on the seabed. Despite its name this is neither a mantis or a shrimp, instead being a crustacean only distantly related to the true shrimps

North Sulawesi Collection: Wonderpus octopus

Wonderpus octopus (Octopus sp.) hunting on the seabed. This octopus changes its body shape and colour to confuse predators

North Sulawesi Collection: Yellowtail butterflyfish

Yellowtail butterflyfish (Chaetodon xanthurus) swimming over a coral reef. These fish inhabit shallow waters and feed on algae and small invertebrates

North Sulawesi Collection: Butterflyfish and purple anthias fish

Butterflyfish and purple anthias fish
Butterflyfish (family Chaetodontidae) and purple anthias fish (Pseudanthias tuka, purple) schooling over corals. Photographed at Bunaken National Marine Park, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

North Sulawesi Collection: Portrait of a Giant frogfish (Antennarius commersoni) on a large Yellow elephant ear sponge

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

North Sulawesi Collection: Free swimming mimic octopus (Thaumoctopus mimicus). Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

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

North Sulawesi Collection: Banded sea krait (Laticauda colubrina) hunting in seagrass bed

Banded sea krait (Laticauda colubrina) hunting in seagrass bed. Manado, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

North Sulawesi Collection: Common seahorse (Hippocampus kuda) female gripping onto a piece of waterlogged wood

Common seahorse (Hippocampus kuda) female gripping onto a piece of waterlogged wood with her prehensile tail. Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea

North Sulawesi Collection: Bigfin reef squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) at night. Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Bigfin reef squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) at night. Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea

North Sulawesi Collection: Western clown anemonefish (Amphiprion ocellaris) poses with a large

Western clown anemonefish (Amphiprion ocellaris) poses with a large, dominant female behind. The clownfish in the foreground is probably a juvenile. Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

North Sulawesi Collection: RF - A portrait of a stargazer (Uranoscopus sulphureus) lying in ambush in the sand at

RF - A portrait of a stargazer (Uranoscopus sulphureus) lying in ambush in the sand at night. North Sulawesi

North Sulawesi Collection: Coral reef scene filled with a great diversity of fish and coral life

Coral reef scene filled with a great diversity of fish and coral life, near Alor, Indonesia

North Sulawesi Collection: Portrait of a Bigfin reef squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) in open water at night

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

North Sulawesi Collection: Orange painted frogfish (Antennarius pictus) fishing

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

North Sulawesi Collection: Thorny seahorse (Hippocampus histrix) gripping onto a sponge

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

North Sulawesi Collection: Common seahorse (Hippocampus kuda) female wrapping her prehensile tail around piece of

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

North Sulawesi Collection: Veined octopus (Amphioctopus marginatus) emerging from its home in an old clam shell

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

North Sulawesi Collection: Shrimpfish / Razorfish (Aeoliscus punctatus / strigatus) have adapted to a vertical posture

Shrimpfish / Razorfish (Aeoliscus punctatus / strigatus) have adapted to a vertical posture and swim with their head downward. Lembeh, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

North Sulawesi Collection: Spinecheek anemonefish (Premnas biaculeatus) male with bleached anemone

Spinecheek anemonefish (Premnas biaculeatus) male with bleached anemone, Bunaken National Park, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

North Sulawesi Collection: Ferry boats moored on the central bay of this coral fringed holiday and scuba dive destination

Ferry boats moored on the central bay of this coral fringed holiday and scuba dive destination, Bunaken Island, North Sulawesi, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

North Sulawesi Collection: Manado port and Soekarno Bridge with Manadotua Island beyond at sunset in provincial capital of Sulawesi's far

Manado port and Soekarno Bridge with Manadotua Island beyond at sunset in provincial capital of Sulawesi's far north, Manado, North Sulawesi, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

North Sulawesi Collection: Boats off the town beach at sunset with Manadotua Island beyond on this holiday dive island

Boats off the town beach at sunset with Manadotua Island beyond on this holiday dive island, Bunaken, North Sulawesi, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

North Sulawesi Collection: View to mainland and Gunung Tumpa at an eastern beach on this coral fringed holiday island

View to mainland and Gunung Tumpa at an eastern beach on this coral fringed holiday island, Bunaken, North Sulawesi, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

North Sulawesi Collection: Thorny seahorse (Hippocampus histrix)

Thorny seahorse (Hippocampus histrix) making its way across the muck and rubble substrate of Lembeh Strait in North Sulawesi, Indonesia

North Sulawesi Collection: Outrigger canoe and tour boat off Mahoro Island

Outrigger canoe and tour boat off Mahoro Island, Pahepa Island beyond, Mahoro, Siau, Sangihe Archipelago, North Sulawesi, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

North Sulawesi Collection: Outrigger canoe off Bahuis Island and the southern tip of Siau

Outrigger canoe off Bahuis Island and the southern tip of Siau, Siau Island, Sangihe Archipelago, North Sulawesi, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

North Sulawesi Collection: Mahoro Island beach with tour boats and a volcano far beyond on Siau

Mahoro Island beach with tour boats and a volcano far beyond on Siau, Mahoro, Siau, Sangihe Archipelago, North Sulawesi, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

North Sulawesi Collection: Turquoise sea at Mahoro Island and cloudy Karangetang volcano beyond

Turquoise sea at Mahoro Island and cloudy Karangetang volcano beyond, Mahoro, Siau, Sangihe Archipelago, North Sulawesi, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

North Sulawesi Collection: Fishermen paddle outrigger canoes at sunset off Kalea Beach

Fishermen paddle outrigger canoes at sunset off Kalea Beach, Kalea, Siau Island, Sangihe Archipelago, North Sulawesi, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

North Sulawesi Collection: Mahoro Island white sand beach with Masare and Pahepa Islands beyond

Mahoro Island white sand beach with Masare and Pahepa Islands beyond, Mahoro, Siau, Sangihe Archipelago, North Sulawesi, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

North Sulawesi Collection: Manado port and Soekarno Bridge at sunset in the provincial capital of Sulawesis far north

Manado port and Soekarno Bridge at sunset in the provincial capital of Sulawesis far north, Manado, North Sulawesi, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

North Sulawesi Collection: Veined octopus (Amphioctopus marginatus) sheltering in an old clam shell on the sandy

Veined octopus (Amphioctopus marginatus) sheltering in an old clam shell on the sandy seabed. Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea

Kaleidoscopic image of brittle star (Ophiothrix sp), North Sulawesi, Indonesia

North Sulawesi Collection: Shoal of three Bigfin reef squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) in open water at night

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

North Sulawesi Collection: Pair of Western clown anemonefish (Amphiprion ocellaris) spawning orange eggs on the

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

North Sulawesi Collection: Whitemargin stargazer (Uranoscopus sulphureus) sets an ambush in the sand at night

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

North Sulawesi Collection: Reef lizardifsh (Synodus variegatus) at a cleaning station, being cleaned by Holthuis

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

North Sulawesi Collection: RF - Pink anemonefish (Amphiprion perideraion) with host anemone (Heteractis magnifica)

RF - Pink anemonefish (Amphiprion perideraion) with host anemone (Heteractis magnifica). Bunaken National Park, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

North Sulawesi Collection: Kaleidoscopic image of Banggai cardinalfish (Pterapogon kauderni) in sea anemone

Kaleidoscopic image of Banggai cardinalfish (Pterapogon kauderni) in sea anemone. Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

North Sulawesi Collection: Kaleidoscopic image of Tunicates including Golden seasquirt (Polycarpa aurata) Lembeh Strait

Kaleidoscopic image of Tunicates including Golden seasquirt (Polycarpa aurata) Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Lizardfish feeding on a fish in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

North Sulawesi Collection: Bobbit worm (Eunice sp. ) emerges from its hole in black sand at night to feed. Bitung

Bobbit worm (Eunice sp. ) emerges from its hole in black sand at night to feed. Bitung
Bobbit worm (Eunice sp.) emerges from its hole in black sand at night to feed. Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea

North Sulawesi Collection: Yellow stripe clingfish (Diademichthys lineatus) living in association with the Fire Urchin (Astropyga radiata)

Yellow stripe clingfish (Diademichthys lineatus) living in association with the Fire Urchin (Astropyga radiata) Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

North Sulawesi Collection: RF - Veined octopus (Amphioctopus marginatus) sheltering in an old clam shell on the

RF - Veined octopus (Amphioctopus marginatus) sheltering in an old clam shell on the sandy seabed. Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea

North Sulawesi Collection: Purple short tentacle mushroom coral (Fungia sp. ) close up of polyps. Lembeh Strait

Purple short tentacle mushroom coral (Fungia sp. ) close up of polyps. Lembeh Strait
Purple short tentacle mushroom coral (Fungia sp.) close up of polyps. Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

North Sulawesi Collection: Yellow boxfish, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Yellow boxfish, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
Yellow boxfish (Ostracion cubicus), North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Flamboyant cuttlefish, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

North Sulawesi Collection: A pair of Pygmy seahorse on sea fan, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

A pair of Pygmy seahorse on sea fan, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia
A pair of Pygmy seahorse (Hippocampus bargibanti), side by side, red variety, on sea fan, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

North Sulawesi Collection: Crested black macaque

Crested black macaque (Macaca nigra). This monkey is also known as the celebes crested macaque and it is native to Sulawesi and the neighbouring islands in Indonesia

North Sulawesi Collection: Crested black macaque lipsmacking

Crested black macaque lipsmacking
Crested black macaque (Macaca nigra) lipsmacking

Yellow And Black Spotted Orchid

North Sulawesi Collection: Decorator crab (unidentified) on Soft Coral at night. Due to the heavy decoration

Decorator crab (unidentified) on Soft Coral at night. Due to the heavy decoration
Decorator crab (unidentified) on Soft Coral at night

North Sulawesi Collection: Juvenile Banggai cardinalfish (Pterapogon kauderni) with sea anemone (Heteractis magnifica)

Juvenile Banggai cardinalfish (Pterapogon kauderni) with sea anemone (Heteractis magnifica). Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

North Sulawesi Collection: Photo showing detail of the underside and mount of a honeycomb sea star

Photo showing detail of the underside and mount of a honeycomb sea star (Pentaceraster alveolatus) with two tiny shrimps (Periclimenes soror). Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

North Sulawesi Collection: Gorgonian seahorse (Hippocampus bargibanti) camouflaged in Gorgonian, Lembeh Strait

Gorgonian seahorse (Hippocampus bargibanti) camouflaged in Gorgonian, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

North Sulawesi Collection: Red and white harlequin crab releasing its eggs, Indonesia

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

North Sulawesi Collection: Harlequin ghost pipefish with fins spread wide, North Sulawesi

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

North Sulawesi Collection: Green frogfish eating striped cardinalfish

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

North Sulawesi Collection: Banggai cardinalfish with egg, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

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

North Sulawesi Collection: Mantis shrimp sticking head out of its lair, North Sulawesi

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

North Sulawesi Collection: Ambon scorpionfish, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

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

North Sulawesi Collection: Head shot of a pink pipefish, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

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

North Sulawesi Collection: Close-up front view of a broadclub cuttlefish

Close-up front view of a broadclub cuttlefish
A broadclub cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus) hovers over the seafloor in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait is known for its diverse array of bizarre marine organisms

North Sulawesi Collection: Front view of a hairy frogfish

Front view of a hairy frogfish
A hairy frogfish (Antennarius striatus) uses its incredible camouflage to successfully capture prey in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

North Sulawesi Collection: Commensal shrimp on brown anemone, North Sulawesi

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

North Sulawesi Collection: Blue ring octopus swimming, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

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

North Sulawesi Collection: A shortfin lionfish stares into the camera lens

A shortfin lionfish stares into the camera lens
A shortfin lionfish (Dendrochirus brachypterus) stares into the camera lens in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait is known for its diverse array of bizarre marine organisms

North Sulawesi Collection: Camouflaged juvenile scorpionfish with red lips, North Sulawesi

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

North Sulawesi Collection: Pygmy seahorse on sea fan, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

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

North Sulawesi Collection: A pair of anemonefish in its host anemone, Manado, Indonesia

A pair of anemonefish in its host anemone, Manado, Indonesia
A pair of anemonefish in its host anemone, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

Decorator crab, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

North Sulawesi Collection: A coral catshark lays on the seafloor of Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

A coral catshark lays on the seafloor of Lembeh Strait, Indonesia
A coral catshark (Atelomycterus marmoratus) lays on the seafloor of Lembeh Strait, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait is known for its diverse array of bizarre marine organisms

North Sulawesi Collection: Coconut Octopus in shell, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

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

North Sulawesi Collection: Brown and white striped crinoid Squat Lobster, North Sulawesi

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

North Sulawesi Collection: Yellow frogfish hunting, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

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

Close-up of a cuttlefish eye, Manado, Indonesia

North Sulawesi Collection: Mimic octopus, facial view, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

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

North Sulawesi Collection: The day octopus on volcanic sand, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

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

North Sulawesi Collection: Face shot of a red lionfish, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

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

North Sulawesi Collection: Spotted cleaner shrimp in beige bubble coral, North Sulawesi

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

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Discover the enchanting underwater world of North Sulawesi, Indonesia. 🌊🐠 Immerse yourself in a mesmerizing display of marine life, from the graceful RF - Ocellate octopus swimming up from the sea floor to the Veined octopus resting on top of old debris. Explore the vibrant colors of Nudibranchs in Lembeh Strait and witness their beauty firsthand. Marvel at the Mantis shrimp's incredible strength and agility, while being captivated by the Wonderpus octopus' intricate movements. Swim alongside schools of Yellowtail butterflyfish and be amazed by their synchronized dance with Butterflyfish and purple anthias fish. Encounter a Giant frogfish strikingly camouflaged against a Yellow elephant ear sponge, showcasing nature's artistry at its finest. Witness the remarkable mimicry skills of Free swimming mimic octopuses as they transform into various shapes and creatures. Observe Thorny seahorses gracefully navigating through muck and rubble substrate in Lembeh Strait, while Common seahorse females cling onto waterlogged wood with determination. As night falls, encounter Bigfin reef squid gliding through dark waters like ethereal beings. A haven for divers seeking awe-inspiring encounters with these magnificent creatures. Embark on an unforgettable journey beneath crystal-clear waters that will leave you breathless with wonderment. Come explore this aquatic paradise where every dive reveals new wonders waiting to be discovered.