The reefs around Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Penida are famous for Manta and Mola- Mola sightings during high season, but here at Two Fish Lembongan we think we should add another pelagic we saw a few times last week, Thresher Sharks. Sven from Germany dived with us 4 years ago but last week he saw…
Sea cucumbers are found on most sea floors around the world and well… we think they’re kinda weird. Some are so spectacular they can be mistaken for nudibranch or anemones such as the yellow sea cucumber (above), colochirus robustus. Some have lumps, bumps or spikes like the prickly redfish, thelenota ananas and some that we…
In North Sulawesi we are lucky to see so much life under the surface. We see so many species of reef fish, corals and pelagics that we sometimes forget how lucky we are. If you love spotting macro critters during a dive too then you have to come to Bunaken to see the orangutan crab.…
DIvemaster Training in Bunaken My Divemaster training here at Two Fish Bunaken is coming to an end. Four weeks have almost passed, and I am so many experiences richer. I would like to use this last blog to praise the lovely and hardworking people that I have spent the past month with. The instructors, Colin…
Did you know that diving with Nitrox is not just fun – it has many other benefits too? Here at Two Fish Divers Gili Air, all of our PADI instructors are also PADI Enriched Air Nitrox Specialty Instructors! PADI Nitrox Specialty Course The PADI Nitrox Specialty is one of PADI’s most popular certifications because it…
Have you ever seen a Wobbegong Shark? As you can see on the picture this species looks totally different than other sharks like the Black Tip or the White Tip reef shark. The color and shape of the Wobbegong Shark allows them to hide perfectly in a reef or under a rock. If they don’t…
The Sergeant Major, Abudefduf saxatilis, is a vibrant damselfish which is known not only for the 5 black stripes across their bodies which resemble a military ranking, but also should be known for their combat and defense skills! These black and white striped fish with yellow spines are usually around 15cm and can be seen…
I have now reached my two weeks mark, which means I’m already halfway through my Divemaster training here at Two Fish Divers Bunaken and I never want to leave! I can’t believe time is running so fast. At this moment everything is running smoothly with getting up early in the morning, loading the boats with…