Upon arriving at Sabang Gapang Beach in one piece albeit a little pissed off with the logistic screw-ups, we decided to grab whatever sunlight remaining for the day to do a shore dive.
Although the house reef was just right infront of the dive center, we had to walk carefully into the sea because of the [...]
Mandarin Fish (Synchiropus splendidus)
Underwater | 7 March 2008Just found this article on National Geographic Website recently.
Tiny Mandarin Fish Reveal Surprisingly Complex Spawning Ritual
“Mandarin fish are one of the tiniest species among ocean spawners, which reproduce by depositing thousands of eggs into the water. Wide-ranging species such as tuna, whitefish, and sardines all belong to the same group, but are much harder to [...]
Travel: Lembeh Straits l Manado l Indonesia
Underwater | 21 February 2008Sorry for the long silence. There are just too many things in my life that need sorting out. Just got back from a diving trip in Lembeh Island, Manado.
Resort was nice (lots nicer than the previous one we stayed at) with a very cosy set-up (altho we did miss the familiar warm hospitality & endless [...]