Eco Divers News

Cary Yanny reports

"Wow what a dive! We had already seen a Hairy Frog fish a flamboyant Cuttlefish and so much more. William Tan and I were on the hunt for a pair of Wonderpus that had been seen mating the previous day by one of our dive groups.

With eagle eyes we were not disappointed. At 4m there they were.

We saw the whole beautiful courtship dance and act, which took about five minutes, and was simply amazing.

I have been diving the Lembeh Straits for over 10 years and this is only the second time I have seen this.

We all finished our dive feeling happy and elated, cursing the need for a surface interval as we all wanted to get back diving as soon as possible to experience the next great adventure!"

Book a stay at Lembeh Cottages before the end of November and your buddy goes half price!*

Book a twin room for a minimum of 4 nights and we'll knock 50% off the price of one person's package.

Example: 4 Nights Dive Package
First person         US$585
Second person     US$292

Package includes:

    * Accommodation in an air-conditioned room with ensuite bathroom
    * Free wireless internet
    * Up to 3 guided day-dives per day with cylinders & weights
    * All meals, prepared by your Personal Cottage Chef
    * Airport transfers
    * Tax & service

BOOK TODAY - email info@eco-divers.com 

* Conditions: Offer based on twin share. Spaces subject to availability. Cannot be backdated onto existing bookings.

Well having been away for 6 weeks it was about time to see if my gills were still working.
 
And they were!  I got on the boat eager to set up my camera.  Dive 90 are staying at our Lembeh Cottages. And would be joining me on the boat soon.3 dives today, they turned out to be Panti Pergi, Nudi Retreat 1 and Air Bajo.  Of course the critters were there waiting to say "hello"  For those for you that know me the fish and critters do talk to me!
 
Steve's buddy Eileen very quickly suggested that Steve dive with me. A little to quickly I think she was glad to dump the photographer husband.
 
Soooooo much to see! Sea Moths, Pygmy Cuttlefish the obligatory Pigmy Seahorse.  Nightmarish skeleton shrimps, a Seahorse that was in fact a baby but I like to believe that it was a new species of pygmy bit big! A sexy shrimp on a bubble coral first time for me and of course the day would not have been complete without seeing a Flamboyant cuttlefish and a Mimic Octopus, did I mention the Mimic? oh yes I did.  Many happy people on our boat! Me being one of them. Lots of scrummy food wonderful singing from Detmon and co and way way to much fun.

What a perfect day!

On October 16 - 23, Anna and Ned DeLoach, co-authors of the best-selling series of marine identification field guides in the business, lead an exclusive action-packed week of marine life education and underwater fun with Eco Divers at Kima Bajo Resort & Spa, Manado.

Modelled on the DeLoach's successful Caribbean Fish & Critter Hunt, the activities have been tailored to North Sulawesi's world-famous reefs.

The week's activities include Basic Reef Fish and Invertebrate Identification; Daily Underwater Fish and Critter Hunts for the area's most sought-after species.

Also an Underwater Photo/Video Workshop:
• How to capture memorable wildlife portraits
• Getting close to elusive species
• Macro photography
• Waiting for the right moment
• Framing your subject to best advantage

Special Nightly Presentations include:
• Cephalopod Behaviour - The Outrageous Antics of Some of the World's most Outrageous Animals
• Symbiosis and Camouflage: Hiding in Plain Sight
• The Diverse Reproductive Repertoire of Reef Fishes
• Which Fish Eat What

As an added bonus the couple will debut the long-awaited Reef Creature Identification - Tropical Pacific, with more than 2,000 species photos, many taken by the authors in North Sulawesi.

We guarantee that after spending an energizing week of fun and learning with a group of like-minded friends, diving will never be the same! Email info@eco-divers.com for more information 

Time to say goodbye to Steven, Eileen (Dive 90 leaders) and all the very nice group joining them on this trip. "We have had a fabulous time with all of you. The weather has been great. We have had great diving in Bunaken, Bangka Island and the Lembeh Strait."

All the team at Eco Divers looks forward seeing you again.

Dive 90 travelled with UK dive tour operator, Regaldive.

Eco Divers' new Lembeh Cottages are the best for both a luxury stay and fabulous Lembeh diving.

One night all inclusive with up to 3 day dives is just $165! Truly amazing value.

Find out all you need to know, including the mouthwatering menus from your own personal chef right here.

Email Eco Divers today and book your diving break. info@eco-divers.com

Well.....Looking at the title some of you might be thinking I am going mad. Even, if it is not completly unaccurate as a statment I can assure you that everything is going well here in the Kima Bajo neighbourhood.

What actually is happening is that Ghost pipe fish are coming out and start to get together. At the near by dive site TJ. Bolung I have seen three Ornate Ghost PipeFish. Have a look at the picture below..........

 

This great new video, superbly shot by Eco Diver's dive centre manager, Luca Vaime, is a tantalising way to get the feel of what holidaying and diving in Lembeh is like.

See the Cottages, the boats, the diving, the fish, the marine life and the friendly welcome of all the team, there to make your diving holiday one to remember.

Go take a look here - then book your holiday today!

email: info@eco-divers.com

Another great 2 weeks in the Lembeh Straits 

Once again I have decided to go diving in Bunaken and between my 2 boat going out I have picked that one going to Lekuan 1, I love that dive, beside having myriads of Pyrmaid Butterfly Fish and other coral fish, you have the guarantee to see nice big green turtles resting on the reef or swimming around.

Anyway today my aim was to look for soft coral crabs, by the name you can tell that they are crabs living in the soft coral ;). While looking for this magnificient small critter I spotted a very beautiful little Red-spotted egg cowrie.  I have decided to make it my picture of the day :)