Rhinopias belong to the scorpionfish family and are native to the tropical western Indo-Pacific. Like all scorpionfish, they have venomous spines and prefer to rest on the bottom, occasionally walking or ‘hopping’ by pushing off with their pelvic and pectoral fins rather than swimming. Scorpionfish are masters of camouflage, enabling...

Cardinalfish are maybe one of the least recognized marine species that we see on our reefs – but they are fascinating! We even have a unique species that is only found here in Lembeh and a couple of other destinations in Indonesia. If you have an interest in marine life –...
Ayam Buluh Recipe – A Taste of Lembeh

Indonesian food is one of the most vibrant and colorful cuisines in the world, full of traditional herbs, spices and aromatics. With over 17,000 islands in the Indonesian Archipelago the cuisine is as varied as the country itself and traditional classics are steeped in culture and history. Indonesia’s humid climate and...

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...