Location:
Off the northeastern coast of Sulawesi, Indonesia, the Lembeh Strait is a narrow channel separating the mainland from Lembeh Island, a quiet corner of the Coral Triangle that hides an incredible diversity of small and strange marine life.
 
Why it’s a top dive destination:
Known as the muck diving capital of the world, Lembeh’s dark volcanic sand is home to some of the ocean’s most extraordinary critters. Divers come from around the globe to spot mimic octopus, flamboyant cuttlefish, hairy frogfish, and dozens of other rare species — every dive feels like a treasure hunt for the bizarre.
 
Highlights:
World-class macro photography and critter diversity
Volcanic “muck” slopes full of rare species
Frogfish, seahorses, blue-ringed and mimic octopus
Calm, easy conditions and incredible night dives
 
Fun Fact:
The mimic octopus can impersonate more than 15 different marine animals, from lionfish to sea snakes;  all in a bid to confuse predators. Evolution at its most theatrical!