You want to see macro & critters , in anytime , in anywhere . We’ve found 5 perfect destinations:
Lembeh Strait
Indonesia
Best time to go: Year round, best August to December.
What to see:
Clown frogfish
Cryptic Scorpionfish
Pygmy seahorse
Highlights:
- Tick off your ‘hit list’ of weird and wonderful critters
- Explore dive sites including reefs and bays, sandy slopes and even wrecks
- Do a night dive and experience a completely different world!
Anilao
Philippines
Best time to go: Year round, best October to May.
What to see:
Exotic Nudis
Pygmy seahorse
Seahorse
Highlights:
- Home to some of the diving world’s most sought after critters
- Search for frogfish, shrimps and unusual octopus and scorpionfish
- Resorts set up specifically to cater to underwater photographers
- Accessible by road from Manila, the capital of the Philippines
Ambon
Indonesia
Best time to go: September to June.
What to see:
Rare Octopus
Clown frogfish
Giant frogfish
Highlights:
- Hunt for the elusive psychedelic frogfish - found only in Ambon
- Dive the world-famous ‘muck’ sites in search of amazing critters
- Explore the caves and reefs of the south coast
- Explore the island's history visiting the remnants of the spice trade
Mabul and Kapalai
Malaysia
Best time to go: Year round, best April to June, September to November.
What to see:
Clown frogfish
Giant frogfish
Exotic Nudis
Highlights:
- Perfect for exploring Sipadan’s diving and amazing marine life
- Dive the local reefs with their diversity of reef fish and critters
- Search for frogfish, seahorses and flamboyant cuttlefish
- Explore artificial reefs with schooling fish and giant groupers
Dumaguete and Apo Island
Philippines
Best time to go: October to June.
What to see:
Seahorse
Giant frogfish
Clown frogfish
Highlights:
- One of the Philippines’ best ‘muck diving’ locations
- Search for rare species such as mimic octopus and hairy frogfish
- Beautiful coral dives with plenty of turtles at nearby Apo Island
- Just a short drive from nearby Dumaguete City Airport
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