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It is an ambush predator, primarily nocturnal, feeding on fish and small invertebrates. This species rarely swims, preferring to crawl along the seabed using its fins, often swaying to mimic algae or debris.","Carnivore","Nocturnal","Solitary",[29,30,31],"bottom","deep_water","reef",[33,34,35],"Seabed","Deep water","Coral reef",[37,68,89,108,128,145,163,181],{"id":38,"slug":39,"name":40,"description":41,"countryCode":42,"countryName":43,"isTop":44,"bestMonths":45},47,"anilao-philippines","Anilao","Anilao, located in Batangas, Philippines, is renowned as the \"Nudibranch Capital of the World\" and a premier macro diving destination within the biodiverse Coral Triangle. It offers an astonishing array of small marine life, from numerous nudibranch species and frogfish to mimic octopuses, thriving in volcanic sand slopes and vibrant reefs. Its close proximity to Manila makes it an easily accessible and highly rewarding spot for underwater photographers and critter enthusiasts.","philippines","Philippines",true,[46,47,49,51,53,55,56,58,60,62,64,66],{"month":22,"probability":22},{"month":48,"probability":22},2,{"month":50,"probability":22},3,{"month":52,"probability":48},4,{"month":54,"probability":48},5,{"month":18,"probability":48},{"month":57,"probability":48},7,{"month":59,"probability":48},8,{"month":61,"probability":48},9,{"month":63,"probability":22},10,{"month":65,"probability":22},11,{"month":67,"probability":22},12,{"id":69,"slug":70,"name":71,"description":72,"countryCode":73,"countryName":74,"isTop":75,"bestMonths":76},24,"kapalai","Kapalai","Kapalai is a unique dive destination in the Celebes Sea, famously a sandbank upon which a stilted resort is built, offering direct access to its rich house reef. Renowned as a macro diving paradise, it's a haven for underwater photographers seeking rare and fascinating critters like mandarinfish, frogfish, and flamboyant cuttlefish. While just a short boat ride from world-famous Sipadan, Kapalai boasts exceptional muck diving experiences and calm, shallow sites perfect for exploring intricate marine life.","malaysia","Malaysia",false,[77,78,79,80,81,82,83,84,85,86,87,88],{"month":22,"probability":22},{"month":48,"probability":22},{"month":50,"probability":48},{"month":52,"probability":48},{"month":54,"probability":48},{"month":18,"probability":48},{"month":57,"probability":48},{"month":59,"probability":48},{"month":61,"probability":48},{"month":63,"probability":48},{"month":65,"probability":22},{"month":67,"probability":22},{"id":16,"slug":90,"name":91,"description":92,"countryCode":93,"countryName":94,"isTop":75,"bestMonths":95},"koh-lipe","Koh Lipe","Koh Lipe, nestled in the Andaman Sea, is renowned for its pristine coral reefs and exceptional marine biodiversity within Tarutao National Marine Park. Divers can explore vibrant soft coral gardens, dramatic pinnacles, and encounter a wide array of marine life, from macro critters like seahorses and nudibranchs to larger pelagics such as barracudas, reef sharks, and occasional whale sharks and manta rays. It offers diverse dive sites suitable for all levels, often with fewer crowds than other popular Thai destinations, earning it the nickname 'The Maldives of Thailand'.","thailand","Thailand",[96,97,98,99,100,101,102,103,104,105,106,107],{"month":22,"probability":22},{"month":48,"probability":22},{"month":50,"probability":22},{"month":52,"probability":22},{"month":54,"probability":22},{"month":18,"probability":22},{"month":57,"probability":22},{"month":59,"probability":22},{"month":61,"probability":22},{"month":63,"probability":22},{"month":65,"probability":22},{"month":67,"probability":22},{"id":109,"slug":110,"name":111,"description":112,"countryCode":113,"countryName":114,"isTop":75,"bestMonths":115},28,"komodo","Komodo","Komodo National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a diver's paradise renowned for its breathtaking biodiversity and strong, nutrient-rich currents. Home to the legendary Komodo dragons, its underwater realm boasts over 1,000 fish species, 260 types of coral, and a rich assembly of marine megafauna including manta rays, sharks, dolphins, and turtles. Diving here offers exhilarating drift dives, vibrant coral walls, and encounters with unique macro life in one of the world's most dynamic marine ecosystems.","indonesia","Indonesia",[116,117,118,119,120,121,122,123,124,125,126,127],{"month":22,"probability":22},{"month":48,"probability":22},{"month":50,"probability":48},{"month":52,"probability":48},{"month":54,"probability":48},{"month":18,"probability":48},{"month":57,"probability":48},{"month":59,"probability":48},{"month":61,"probability":48},{"month":63,"probability":48},{"month":65,"probability":22},{"month":67,"probability":22},{"id":12,"slug":129,"name":130,"description":131,"countryCode":73,"countryName":74,"isTop":75,"bestMonths":132},"lankayan-island","Lankayan","Lankayan Island, nestled in the Sulu Sea off Malaysian Borneo, is a pristine marine sanctuary renowned for its vibrant macro life, fascinating wrecks, and seasonal whale shark sightings. As part of the Sugud Islands Marine Conservation Area (SIMCA), it offers tranquil diving over healthy coral reefs and serves as a vital nesting ground for green and hawksbill turtles, making it an ideal destination for both avid divers and nature lovers. Please note that the resort on Lankayan Island is typically closed during January and February due to the monsoon season, which can bring less favorable diving conditions.",[133,134,135,136,137,138,139,140,141,142,143,144],{"month":22,"probability":22},{"month":48,"probability":22},{"month":50,"probability":22},{"month":52,"probability":22},{"month":54,"probability":22},{"month":18,"probability":22},{"month":57,"probability":22},{"month":59,"probability":22},{"month":61,"probability":22},{"month":63,"probability":22},{"month":65,"probability":22},{"month":67,"probability":22},{"id":146,"slug":147,"name":148,"description":149,"countryCode":113,"countryName":114,"isTop":44,"bestMonths":150},27,"lembeh-strait","Lembeh Strait","Lembeh Strait is globally renowned as the \"muck diving capital of the world\" and a macro photographer's paradise, famous for its unique and rare marine life. Beneath its dark volcanic sands and rubble sites, divers can encounter an extraordinary array of creatures like frogfish, mimic octopuses, flamboyant cuttlefish, and diverse nudibranchs. The protected nature of the strait typically offers calm waters, making it ideal for slow, detailed exploration and uncovering hidden wonders.",[151,152,153,154,155,156,157,158,159,160,161,162],{"month":22,"probability":22},{"month":48,"probability":22},{"month":50,"probability":48},{"month":52,"probability":48},{"month":54,"probability":48},{"month":18,"probability":48},{"month":57,"probability":48},{"month":59,"probability":48},{"month":61,"probability":48},{"month":63,"probability":48},{"month":65,"probability":22},{"month":67,"probability":22},{"id":164,"slug":165,"name":166,"description":167,"countryCode":73,"countryName":74,"isTop":44,"bestMonths":168},25,"mabul-island","Mabul","Mabul Island, located in the Celebes Sea, is world-renowned for its exceptional muck diving and rich macro marine life, offering a unique contrast to the pelagic encounters of nearby Sipadan. Divers can discover rare and unusual critters such as flamboyant cuttlefish, blue-ringed octopuses, and frogfish in its sandy slopes and artificial reefs. Beyond its vibrant underwater world, Mabul also offers a glimpse into the traditional lifestyle of the Bajau Laut 'sea gypsies' who inhabit the island.",[169,170,171,172,173,174,175,176,177,178,179,180],{"month":22,"probability":22},{"month":48,"probability":22},{"month":50,"probability":48},{"month":52,"probability":48},{"month":54,"probability":48},{"month":18,"probability":48},{"month":57,"probability":48},{"month":59,"probability":48},{"month":61,"probability":48},{"month":63,"probability":48},{"month":65,"probability":22},{"month":67,"probability":22},{"id":182,"slug":183,"name":184,"description":185,"countryCode":113,"countryName":114,"isTop":44,"bestMonths":186},26,"nusa-penida","Nusa Penida","Nusa Penida, an island southeast of Bali, is renowned for its exhilarating drift dives, abundant pelagic life, and diverse coral reefs. It's a prime destination for encountering majestic Manta Rays year-round and the elusive Mola Mola (Oceanic Sunfish) during the cooler months. Divers should be prepared for strong and sometimes unpredictable currents, which are responsible for the rich marine biodiversity in this part of the Indonesian Throughflow.",[187,188,189,190,191,192,193,194,195,196,197,198],{"month":22,"probability":22},{"month":48,"probability":22},{"month":50,"probability":22},{"month":52,"probability":48},{"month":54,"probability":48},{"month":18,"probability":48},{"month":57,"probability":48},{"month":59,"probability":48},{"month":61,"probability":48},{"month":63,"probability":48},{"month":65,"probability":22},{"month":67,"probability":22}]