Diving for data

Diving for Data

Solitude World’s iNaturalist Projects Turn Guests into Citizen Scientists When you think of diving in Lembeh, Anilao or anywhere in the Coral Triangle, the first thing that comes to mind is often the astonishing diversity of marine life—rare muck critters, cunning octopuses, frolicking mantas, gliding whale sharks, frenzied sharks and dazzling reefscapes. But what if …

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Underwater scene of a diverse coral reef with various colorful corals and fish

Weedy Scorpionfish: Behavior, Habitat & Photo Tips

Weedy scorpionfish, also known as Rhinopias frondosa, is a slow-moving predator that’s almost too unique to be real. This rare member of the scorpionfish family is notoriously hard to spot unless you’re diving the volcanic black sands of Lembeh Strait, where they’re more commonly encountered.  But here’s the twist: this fish doesn’t want to be found. …

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Diver carefully collecting data on the health and condition of a coral reef using scientific instruments while soft sunlight filters through the ocean water

Understanding Marine Biodiversity: A Diver’s Guide to Species Identification

Featuring Tips from Solitude Liveaboards & Resorts Dive Regions Understanding Marine Biodiversity: A Diver’s Guide to Species IdentificationFeaturing Tips from Solitude Liveaboards & Resorts Dive Regions For many divers, the magic of being underwater lies not just in the weightless movement through water or the serenity of reefscapes, but in the encounters — fleeting or …

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Night Diving Adventures: Discovering Nocturnal Marine Life.

Delve into the mysterious world that awakens after dark on Solitude’s dive itineraries. When the sun dips below the horizon and darkness cloaks the ocean, a secret world awakens beneath the waves. Night diving isn’t just scuba diving in low light—it’s an entirely different experience, a realm where the familiar is transformed and the elusive …

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Nudibranch, Shaun the Sheep, photographed underwater in Lembeh Strait

Meet ‘Shaun the Sheep’ Nudibranch: The Most Adorable Sea Slug

Small enough to fit on your fingernail, bright green like a cartoon salad, and sporting tiny “ears” that look like sheep horns, this sea slug is pure underwater joy. Meet Costasiella kuroshimae, affectionately known as the ‘Shaun the Sheep’ nudibranch. There’s something about it that makes you want to know more. What is it? Where does …

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The Revamp of Snorkelling

The Revamp of Snorkelling: A Gateway to Diving’s Magic

For decades, snorkelling has been considered the gentler cousin of scuba diving — a splash in the shallows compared to the deep immersion of tanks and training. But that perception is shifting. As more travellers seek authentic, accessible, and nature-rich experiences, snorkelling is undergoing a quiet revival. No longer confined to holiday coastlines or seen …

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