The Lembeh Strait is well known for being home to multiple species of cephalopod, and one of the most popular species with divers is the coconut octopus. The coconut octopus is a favorite there, as it frequently displays interesting behaviors that showcase its intelligence. Coconut Octopus Appearance The Coconut Octopus (Amphioctopus marginatus),...

This month we have been thinking about aquatic April Fools and the “Critter King of Confusion” award goes to the mimic octopus (Thaumoctopus mimicus). This master of mimicry is famous for its ability to fool other critters with Oscar worthy displays and impersonations but how much do you know about...

International Women’s Day falls on the 8th of March and at Lembeh Resort we are extremely fortunate to have hosted some incredible and inspirational women in underwater photography. To celebrate this special global day, we are showcasing some of these impressive women who we’ve had the pleasure of hosting here...

The Lembeh Strait is renowned for the sheer abundance of rare and unusual marine life that resides here. The critters in the Lembeh Strait quite probably outnumber the amount of fish! Among the various critter types, cephalopods are particularly prevalent with numerous species of squid, cuttlefish and octopus to be...