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Lembeh Strait

Lembeh Strait

North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Photo: Borut Furlan · CC BY-SA 4.0

About this site

The undisputed muck diving capital of the world. Lembeh's black volcanic sand slopes harbor the strangest and most rare marine creatures on Earth, making it a macro photographer's paradise.

Conditions

Country
Indonesia
Region
North Sulawesi
Max depth
5–25 m
Visibility
5–15 m
Water temperature
26–29°C
Difficulty
Beginner to Intermediate
Best season
Year-round (best March-October)
Type
Ocean
Suitable for
  • Scuba
Dive types
  • Muck
Marine life
  • Macro
  • Octopus
Photo: Borut Furlan · CC BY-SA 4.0

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