Indonesia · Lembeh Strait

Hairball 1

Also known as: Hairball

Best time to dive

January to December

What you might see

  • Flamboyant cuttlefishLikely
  • FrogfishLikely
  • Mimic octopusLikely
  • NudibranchLikely
  • SeahorseLikely

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Open Water

Snorkelling

Snorkel-friendly - N

Safety notes

Venomous camouflaged species (stonefish, scorpionfish, lionfish) - buoyancy control and no-touch discipline essential; fine silty bottom easily stirred, reducing viz for other divers

Permits & fees

No dedicated marine-park permit found; standard resort/dive-boat daily dive fees apply - verify locally

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Lembeh/Bitung

This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.