The Man Behind – Fish Mimics Mimic Octopus That Mimics Fish

In 2011, while staying at Lembeh Resort, diving Air Prang 1, Godehard Kopp (A.K.A. Gode) had a rare opportunity to video never before seen marine animal behavior. When he returned to Germany he sent this video in for scientific review.  After viewing Gode’s short video scientist agreed, “We’ve never seen...
Critters of the Lembeh Strait | The Bryozoan Goby

There's always something new to see in the Lembeh Strait. This time our dive center manager Lauren Siba was looking for the recently discovered and still undescribed bryozoan goby. They had only been seen in Ambon and Alor and as far as we know, nobody had spotted them in Lembeh...
2014 School Year Begins!

This year was a great success. Through guest donations, Lembeh Resort and Critters@Lembeh were able to help the local children, Indonesia’s future generations to come. Thank you for letting us be your “ambassadors of good will”, please know, you made these kids smile with joy! Last year, with the help from...
Incredible And Unforgettable Experience

Stefaan and Anouchka stayed with us for two wonderful weeks of diving, relaxing, and exploration of local culture. In addition to checking off underwater critters from Stefaan's wish list like the pygmy sea dragon (Kyonemichthys rumengani), they also enjoyed a day trip to the nearby highlands where they explored colourful...