Komodo dragons (Varanus komodoensis), Indonesia
Category: Indonesia
Sarasvati anemone shrimp (Periclimenes sarasvati), Indonesia
Sarasvati anemone shrimp (Periclimenes sarasvati), Indonesia
Diver
Diver
Indonesia: Diving the Raja Ampat Islands
Raja Ampat or “Four Kings” is an archipelago composed by four main islands among some 1500 thousands others Islands.
This indonesian archipelago is situated along the border between the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. Consequently, the marine species coming from both of these oceans meets in the Raja Ampat. The Raja Ampat displays about 75% of the coral species known all over the world. Raja Ampat is possibly the richest coral reef ecosystem in the world.
Although it is impossible to show all of the Raja Ampat biodiversity in few pictures, the following ones will offer a sample of the colors and the shapes there are encountered in Raja Ampat.
Coral
Coral
Manta ray
Manta ray
Muray
Muray
Indonesia
Indonesia
Indonesia: Diving Komodo
The whole of those pictures was taken in Indonesia at Komodo National Park.
Komodo National Park is an ideal destination for those who wants to dive and discover at the same time all the aspects of coral reef life.
Many species of nudibranchs rub elbows with strange crustaceans such as anemon shrimps or carry crabs, while gigantic manta rays compete against the world smallest seahorse, the pygmy.
Continue reading“Indonesia: Diving Komodo”