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Dreaming away at the poolside... #lumbalumbadivingcom #wonderfulindonesia #scubadiving #holiday #diveindonesia #diving #duiken #tauchen #plonge #dyk #duikvakantie #tauchurlaub #scuba #oceanlover #northsulawesi #bunaken #awayfromitall #aftercorona #snorkeling #snorkelholiday #indonesia #amazingpool #infinitypool #botanicalgarden #manado (at Lumbalumba Diving - Manado) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTtLrjpPChF/?utm_medium=tumblr

Breathtaking sunsets from our pool area. Though we don't have real seasons in terms of warmer and colder temperatures, (we have more wet and dry), the sun does change its position. Just like on any other place on this planet. We have spectacular sunsets year round but the best ones are between April and October. Specially from our infinity pool side, you can often make the most beautiful pictures. #lumbalumbadivingcom #wonderfulindonesia #scubadiving #holiday #diveindonesia #diving #duiken #tauchen #plonge #dyk #duikvakantie # tauchurlaub #scuba #oceanlover #northsulawesi #bunaken #awayfromitall #aftercorona #snorkeling #snorkelholiday #indonesia #sunset #infinitypools #infinitypoolview #botanicalgarden #amazingsunset (at Lumbalumba Diving - Manado) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTYaxK2v8k5/?utm_medium=tumblr

If their is one animal you will definitely see while diving or snorkeling with us, it will be a Green Sea turtle (Chelonia mydas). And not one, but dozens! Many of them also huge, up to 1.5 meters long. They can reach ages up to 80 years so if you encounter one of the big ones you can be pretty sure he or she was already around when scuba gear was barely invented. That we have so many of them in our region, does not mean that the species is not endangered. Worldwide there are many threats. The human population often does not make it easy for them to survive. In certain area's hunting, poaching and egg collection is common. But also pollution, habitat destruction, entanglement in nets and boat strikes are important factors of their decline in numbers. We do a lot to protect them here and the fact that we have so many of them in our park, is proof that it works. We love to show you this magnificent animal in its natural habitat during your stay with us! #lumbalumbadivingcom #wonderfulindonesia #scubadiving #holiday #diveindonesia #diving #duiken #tauchen #plonge #dyk #duikvakantie # tauchurlaub #scuba #oceanlover #northsulawesi #bunaken #awayfromitall #aftercorona #snorkeling #snorkelholiday #indonesia #seaturtle #greenseaturtle #uwphotography #oceanconservation #diveholiday #diveindonesia (at Lumbalumba Diving - Manado) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTJGy6BBDWs/?utm_medium=tumblr

The Wire Coral Crab, (Xenocarcinus tuberculatus), is exclusively found on Black wire corals This picture made by Björn, is quite special because the crab is not well camouflaged yet. Normally, they are difficult to see as they take on the same colour as the wire coral and even cover themselves with polyps. Beside that, are they only 2 cm big maximum. In our region they are not so rare but in general it is not so easy to take good pictures of them. Wire corals love strong currents so if you are there at the wrong time, you might see one but can forget about taking a descent shot. #lumbalumbadivingcom #wonderfulindonesia #scubadiving #holiday #diveindonesia #diving #duiken #tauchen #plonge #dyk #duikvakantie # tauchurlaub #scuba #oceanlover #northsulawesi #bunaken #awayfromitall #aftercorona #snorkeling #snorkelholiday #indonesia #crabs, #uwphotography #coralreef #indonesia (at Lumbalumba Diving - Manado) https://www.instagram.com/p/CSS1ztUBPe-/?utm_medium=tumblr

The Thorny Seahorse (Hippocampus Hystrix), comes in various colours. We see them in green, red and brownish but mostly bright yellow, as in the picture. This picture was taken inside our jetty in 1 meter of water. We have some seagrass there and it is one of their favorite places to stay. They are quite big with 15 cm and specially when they are yellow, not so difficult to find. Though they are not so rare in our region, the species population is under attack. Popular in the aquariums trade but also in some traditional medicine are main reasons for this. #lumbalumbadivingcom #wonderfulindonesia #scubadiving #holiday #diveindonesia #diving #duiken #tauchen #plonge #dyk #duikvakantie #tauchurlaub #scuba #oceanlover #northsulawesi #bunaken #awayfromitall #aftercorona #snorkeling #snorkelholiday #indonesia #seahorse #uwphotography (at Lumbalumba Diving - Manado) https://www.instagram.com/p/CSIlWvhBRHw/?utm_medium=tumblr

🤩 The Curious Turtle Affairs 🤩 do you see where the other diver's bubbles are!? This turtle loves to get a bubbles massage 😍🤣 🤎💙🤎💙🤎💙🤎💙🤎💙🤎 . . #스쿠버 #girlsthatfreedive #diveindonesia #instadive #underwater_world #水中世界 #letsgodiving #freediver #underwatermodel #scubaba #vitaminsea #lascuba #savesharks #helpsavesharks #水中写真 #underwaterpics #海が好きな人と繋がりたい #scubalove #uwphotography #seaturtles #scubashooters #seacreatures #scubaphotography #takemetothebeach #realdiving #水中マクロ (hier: Cozumel, Mexico) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRGwgeEBrG7/?utm_medium=tumblr

Sea urchins are often either loved or hated by divers and snorkelers. Hated of course, for their sharp spines that sometimes can even contain some venom. But we love them. They are fascinating animals often beautiful coloured. And if you got stung, you can be sure of one thing. The urchin did not come to you! In the picture is a Radiant sea urchin (Astropyga radiata). This one has indeed some venom in its spines. But on the other hand, the bright and radiant colours makes them very easy to spot. They often have some 'partners on board like Zebra crabs or Commensal shrimps and sometimes even juvenile Lion fishes. Not so quick on its feet they they make great subjects for photographers. #lumbalumbadivingmanado #bunaken #wonderfulindonesia #northsulawesi #diveindonesia #snorkeling #snorkelingholiday #seaurchin #diveholiday #diveindonesia #diving #duiken #duikvakantie #tauchen #tauchurlaub #plongee #dyk #uwphotography #scubaindonesia #scubadiving #scuba #holiday #housereef (at Lumbalumba Diving - Manado) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPwxyNChI5i/?utm_medium=tumblr