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It inhabits shallow, muddy, or sandy seafloors, particularly in river mouths and estuaries across the Indo-Pacific. This highly intelligent octopus can reach up to 60 cm in length and exhibits a base coloration of brown with white stripes, which it rapidly alters using chromatophores.","Carnivore","Diurnal","Solitary",[31,32],"bottom","coastal",[34,35],"Seabed","Coastal zone",[37,68,89,107,126,146,164,184,202,220,238,255,273,290,307,325,342],{"id":38,"slug":39,"name":40,"description":41,"countryCode":42,"countryName":43,"isTop":44,"bestMonths":45},33,"abu-dabbab","Abu Dabbab","Abu Dabbab is a renowned dive spot in Egypt's Red Sea, famous for its resident dugongs and an abundance of green sea turtles that graze on its extensive seagrass meadows. This sheltered, U-shaped bay offers calm, shallow waters, making it an ideal location for divers of all experience levels and snorkelers alike. Beyond its iconic megafauna, the bay also features vibrant fringing coral reefs teeming with diverse marine life, including guitar sharks, eagle rays, and various macro subjects.","egypt","Egypt",false,[46,47,49,51,53,55,57,59,61,62,64,66],{"month":24,"probability":24},{"month":48,"probability":24},2,{"month":50,"probability":24},3,{"month":52,"probability":24},4,{"month":54,"probability":24},5,{"month":56,"probability":24},6,{"month":58,"probability":24},7,{"month":60,"probability":24},8,{"month":17,"probability":24},{"month":63,"probability":24},10,{"month":65,"probability":24},11,{"month":67,"probability":24},12,{"id":69,"slug":70,"name":71,"description":72,"countryCode":73,"countryName":74,"isTop":75,"bestMonths":76},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,[77,78,79,80,81,82,83,84,85,86,87,88],{"month":24,"probability":48},{"month":48,"probability":48},{"month":50,"probability":48},{"month":52,"probability":48},{"month":54,"probability":48},{"month":56,"probability":48},{"month":58,"probability":48},{"month":60,"probability":48},{"month":17,"probability":48},{"month":63,"probability":48},{"month":65,"probability":48},{"month":67,"probability":48},{"id":90,"slug":91,"name":92,"description":93,"countryCode":73,"countryName":74,"isTop":44,"bestMonths":94},49,"apo-reef","Apo Reef","Apo Reef is the second-largest contiguous coral reef system in the world and the largest in the Philippines, renowned for its exceptional biodiversity. It boasts over 400 coral species and between 385 and 530 fish species, including a high chance of encountering sharks, manta rays, and various turtles. The park offers dramatic walls, extensive coral gardens, and often strong currents that attract large pelagic species, making it an adventurous destination best suited for experienced divers.",[95,96,97,98,99,100,101,102,103,104,105,106],{"month":24,"probability":24},{"month":48,"probability":24},{"month":50,"probability":24},{"month":52,"probability":24},{"month":54,"probability":24},{"month":56,"probability":24},{"month":58,"probability":24},{"month":60,"probability":24},{"month":17,"probability":24},{"month":63,"probability":24},{"month":65,"probability":24},{"month":67,"probability":24},{"id":18,"slug":108,"name":109,"description":110,"countryCode":111,"countryName":112,"isTop":75,"bestMonths":113},"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",[114,115,116,117,118,119,120,121,122,123,124,125],{"month":24,"probability":48},{"month":48,"probability":48},{"month":50,"probability":48},{"month":52,"probability":48},{"month":54,"probability":48},{"month":56,"probability":48},{"month":58,"probability":48},{"month":60,"probability":48},{"month":17,"probability":48},{"month":63,"probability":48},{"month":65,"probability":48},{"month":67,"probability":48},{"id":127,"slug":128,"name":129,"description":130,"countryCode":131,"countryName":132,"isTop":44,"bestMonths":133},20,"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",[134,135,136,137,138,139,140,141,142,143,144,145],{"month":24,"probability":24},{"month":48,"probability":24},{"month":50,"probability":24},{"month":52,"probability":24},{"month":54,"probability":24},{"month":56,"probability":24},{"month":58,"probability":24},{"month":60,"probability":24},{"month":17,"probability":24},{"month":63,"probability":24},{"month":65,"probability":24},{"month":67,"probability":24},{"id":147,"slug":148,"name":149,"description":150,"countryCode":131,"countryName":132,"isTop":44,"bestMonths":151},22,"koh-tao","Koh Tao","Koh Tao, known as 'Turtle Island,' is a compact tropical gem in the Gulf of Thailand, celebrated worldwide for its exceptional and affordable scuba diving. Divers can explore vibrant coral-encrusted pinnacles, diverse reefs, and fascinating shipwrecks teeming with marine life, including stingrays, groupers, and seasonal whale sharks. The island offers calm waters and generally excellent visibility, making it an ideal destination for all levels of divers.",[152,153,154,155,156,157,158,159,160,161,162,163],{"month":24,"probability":24},{"month":48,"probability":24},{"month":50,"probability":24},{"month":52,"probability":24},{"month":54,"probability":24},{"month":56,"probability":24},{"month":58,"probability":24},{"month":60,"probability":24},{"month":17,"probability":24},{"month":63,"probability":24},{"month":65,"probability":24},{"month":67,"probability":24},{"id":165,"slug":166,"name":167,"description":168,"countryCode":169,"countryName":170,"isTop":75,"bestMonths":171},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",[172,173,174,175,176,177,178,179,180,181,182,183],{"month":24,"probability":24},{"month":48,"probability":24},{"month":50,"probability":48},{"month":52,"probability":48},{"month":54,"probability":48},{"month":56,"probability":48},{"month":58,"probability":48},{"month":60,"probability":48},{"month":17,"probability":48},{"month":63,"probability":48},{"month":65,"probability":24},{"month":67,"probability":24},{"id":185,"slug":186,"name":187,"description":188,"countryCode":111,"countryName":112,"isTop":44,"bestMonths":189},23,"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.",[190,191,192,193,194,195,196,197,198,199,200,201],{"month":24,"probability":24},{"month":48,"probability":24},{"month":50,"probability":24},{"month":52,"probability":24},{"month":54,"probability":24},{"month":56,"probability":24},{"month":58,"probability":24},{"month":60,"probability":24},{"month":17,"probability":24},{"month":63,"probability":24},{"month":65,"probability":24},{"month":67,"probability":24},{"id":203,"slug":204,"name":205,"description":206,"countryCode":169,"countryName":170,"isTop":75,"bestMonths":207},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.",[208,209,210,211,212,213,214,215,216,217,218,219],{"month":24,"probability":48},{"month":48,"probability":48},{"month":50,"probability":48},{"month":52,"probability":48},{"month":54,"probability":48},{"month":56,"probability":48},{"month":58,"probability":48},{"month":60,"probability":48},{"month":17,"probability":48},{"month":63,"probability":48},{"month":65,"probability":48},{"month":67,"probability":48},{"id":221,"slug":222,"name":223,"description":224,"countryCode":111,"countryName":112,"isTop":75,"bestMonths":225},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.",[226,227,228,229,230,231,232,233,234,235,236,237],{"month":24,"probability":48},{"month":48,"probability":48},{"month":50,"probability":48},{"month":52,"probability":48},{"month":54,"probability":48},{"month":56,"probability":48},{"month":58,"probability":48},{"month":60,"probability":48},{"month":17,"probability":48},{"month":63,"probability":48},{"month":65,"probability":48},{"month":67,"probability":48},{"id":52,"slug":239,"name":240,"description":241,"countryCode":73,"countryName":74,"isTop":75,"bestMonths":242},"malapascua","Malapascua","Malapascua is one of the world’s most iconic destinations for reliable pelagic encounters, especially early morning dives with pelagic thresher sharks. Divers can also explore vibrant macro life, mandarin fish, pygmy seahorses, reef sharks and technical wreck diving. The island stands out for its unique combination of shark encounters and diverse reef ecosystems.",[243,244,245,246,247,248,249,250,251,252,253,254],{"month":24,"probability":24},{"month":48,"probability":24},{"month":50,"probability":24},{"month":52,"probability":24},{"month":54,"probability":24},{"month":56,"probability":24},{"month":58,"probability":24},{"month":60,"probability":24},{"month":17,"probability":24},{"month":63,"probability":24},{"month":65,"probability":24},{"month":67,"probability":24},{"id":256,"slug":257,"name":258,"description":259,"countryCode":169,"countryName":170,"isTop":44,"bestMonths":260},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.",[261,262,263,264,265,266,267,268,269,270,271,272],{"month":24,"probability":24},{"month":48,"probability":24},{"month":50,"probability":24},{"month":52,"probability":24},{"month":54,"probability":24},{"month":56,"probability":24},{"month":58,"probability":24},{"month":60,"probability":24},{"month":17,"probability":24},{"month":63,"probability":24},{"month":65,"probability":24},{"month":67,"probability":24},{"id":17,"slug":274,"name":275,"description":276,"countryCode":169,"countryName":170,"isTop":44,"bestMonths":277},"raja-ampat","Raja Ampat","Raja Ampat, located in Indonesia's Southwest Papua province, is at the heart of the Coral Triangle and boasts the world's highest marine biodiversity. Its pristine waters offer a spectacular array of coral species, vibrant reef fish, and iconic pelagic encounters like manta rays and wobbegong sharks, making it a dream destination for divers. These nutrient-rich waters are known for strong currents, which sustain the abundant marine life and offer thrilling drift dives.",[278,279,280,281,282,283,284,285,286,287,288,289],{"month":24,"probability":24},{"month":48,"probability":24},{"month":50,"probability":24},{"month":52,"probability":24},{"month":54,"probability":24},{"month":56,"probability":24},{"month":58,"probability":24},{"month":60,"probability":24},{"month":17,"probability":24},{"month":63,"probability":24},{"month":65,"probability":24},{"month":67,"probability":24},{"id":65,"slug":291,"name":292,"description":293,"countryCode":131,"countryName":132,"isTop":44,"bestMonths":294},"richelieu-rock","Richelieu Rock","Richelieu Rock is a world-renowned, horseshoe-shaped pinnacle in the Andaman Sea, famous for its vibrant purple soft corals and exceptional biodiversity. It acts as a natural magnet for marine life, drawing everything from elusive macro critters like seahorses and ghost pipefish to majestic whale sharks and manta rays, making it a dream destination for underwater photographers and big animal enthusiasts alike.",[295,296,297,298,299,300,301,302,303,304,305,306],{"month":24,"probability":23},{"month":48,"probability":24},{"month":50,"probability":24},{"month":52,"probability":24},{"month":54,"probability":24},{"month":56,"probability":23},{"month":58,"probability":23},{"month":60,"probability":23},{"month":17,"probability":23},{"month":63,"probability":24},{"month":65,"probability":24},{"month":67,"probability":24},{"id":308,"slug":309,"name":310,"description":311,"countryCode":131,"countryName":132,"isTop":44,"bestMonths":312},21,"similan-islands","Similan Islands","The Similan Islands are renowned for their vibrant coral reefs, crystal-clear waters, and diverse marine life, making them one of Thailand's premier diving destinations. Divers can expect to encounter an impressive array of species, from tiny nudibranchs and seahorses to large pelagics like manta rays and whale sharks, especially around iconic sites such as Richelieu Rock. The national park status ensures a protected environment, offering a unique opportunity to explore pristine underwater ecosystems. Note that the national park is closed annually from mid-May to mid-October due to the monsoon season, making diving impossible during these months.",[313,314,315,316,317,318,319,320,321,322,323,324],{"month":24,"probability":24},{"month":48,"probability":24},{"month":50,"probability":24},{"month":52,"probability":24},{"month":54,"probability":24},{"month":56,"probability":24},{"month":58,"probability":24},{"month":60,"probability":24},{"month":17,"probability":24},{"month":63,"probability":24},{"month":65,"probability":24},{"month":67,"probability":24},{"id":63,"slug":326,"name":327,"description":328,"countryCode":111,"countryName":112,"isTop":44,"bestMonths":329},"sipadan","Sipadan","Sipadan Island is a world-renowned dive destination in the Celebes Sea, celebrated for its exceptional biodiversity and dramatic underwater topography. Formed atop an extinct volcano, it features walls plunging 600 meters, attracting abundant pelagic life including barracuda tornadoes, numerous green and hawksbill turtles, and various shark species. Situated within the Coral Triangle, it offers a breathtaking mix of schooling fish, vibrant corals, and a chance for thrilling encounters with larger marine creatures, making it a bucket-list destination for divers globally.",[330,331,332,333,334,335,336,337,338,339,340,341],{"month":24,"probability":24},{"month":48,"probability":24},{"month":50,"probability":24},{"month":52,"probability":24},{"month":54,"probability":24},{"month":56,"probability":24},{"month":58,"probability":24},{"month":60,"probability":24},{"month":17,"probability":24},{"month":63,"probability":24},{"month":65,"probability":24},{"month":67,"probability":24},{"id":343,"slug":344,"name":345,"description":346,"countryCode":347,"countryName":348,"isTop":44,"bestMonths":349},15,"sodwana-bay","Sodwana Bay","Sodwana Bay, nestled within the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, is celebrated for hosting Africa's southernmost coral reefs, teeming with exceptional biodiversity and unique ecosystems. Divers can expect encounters with a wide array of marine life, from vibrant reef fish and intricate corals to larger pelagics like sharks, manta rays, and migrating whales. Its warm, clear waters, influenced by the Agulhas current, make it a premier year-round diving destination.","south-africa","South Africa",[350,351,352,353,354,355,356,357,358,359,360,361],{"month":24,"probability":24},{"month":48,"probability":24},{"month":50,"probability":24},{"month":52,"probability":24},{"month":54,"probability":24},{"month":56,"probability":24},{"month":58,"probability":24},{"month":60,"probability":24},{"month":17,"probability":24},{"month":63,"probability":24},{"month":65,"probability":24},{"month":67,"probability":24},null]