Giant frogfish
Swimming, Snorkeling and Diving to See and Observe the Giant frogfish
The Giant frogfish dwells in lagoons and coral reefs, from the surface to a depth of 20m. It is often found in sponges, wrecks, pillars, decks, and artificial reefs. It imitates the color of the sponge where it hides. It remains still, supported by its pectoral fins. It can clamber over the sea bottom. When it feels threatened, it can use its tail to propel itself and its mouth to drain water like the siphon of an octopus. It has migrated from the Red Sea to the Mediterranean coasts of Israel via the Suez Canal.
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Antennarius commerson
Macro
Antennaire géant, Antennaire de Commerson, Poisson-grenouille géant, Commerson's frogfish, Giant frogfish, Giant anglerfish, Big anglerfish
Food
The Giant frogfish is an ambush hunter. It remains still for long periods of time. It has chameleon-like skin and blends with its environment. Its mouth opens widely and quickly to catch its prey as it swims along. It also has a lure, which shakes to bait its prey.
Breeding
It belongs to the oviparous species. During the breeding season, the couple swims to the surface. The female secretes the eggs, which are immediately fertilized by the male. A mass of mucus containing the eggs floats at the surface with the current. The eggs hatch after a few days. The larvae drift for a few weeks. They already have a lure at the top of their large heads.
Dive centers
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Costa Blu Dive center
Belize
- San Pedro
Costa Blu is located on the island of Ambergris Caye, Belize, inside the Sandy Point Resort. Ambergris Caye is the largest of the many Belize islands. Costa Blu is located about 10 km north of the airport and San Pedro down town, the only city on the island. The dive Center is accessible by boat. The dives are done on the coral reef. Spot soft and hard corals, with Nassau Grouper, Angelfish, Lobsters, Crabs, Moray Eels, Nurse Sharks and Turtles. Sometimes Reef Sharks. A must-do : Dive into the Great Blue Hole amidst stalactites and stalagmites. Visibility of at least 30 m. Costa Blu allows you to stay 10 mn at a 40 meters’ depth with a total diving time of 25 mn. The Great Blue Hole is also ideal for freediving. Walls surrounded by a fabulous profusion of corals. Many colors. Crystal clear water of turquoise color. The other two successive dives are done in coral gardens scattered with sponges on drop-offs edges. Sea Turtles. Eagle Rays and Sharks. After the second dive, lunch and stroll on the beach with snorkeling, walk in the ornithological reserve. Frigates and iguanas. This destination will also delight non-divers. Visit the mysterious and impressive Xunantunich and Lamanai Mayan temples. Outings to the lush rain forest that covers a 75 % of the country. Kayaks and paddle boards rental. Eating either on location at the Blu or one mile away, passing by the beach (unlighted at night), at the Temple Run Tavern or at the Portofino. Delicious Belizean cuisine with a touch of Creole flavor and a pinch of curry ... [+]
- Accomodations
- Popular dive sites
- Functional boat
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Two Fish Divers Lembongan
Indonesia
- Nusa Lembongan

Two Fish Divers is located on Nusa Lembongan, just a 5-minute walk from a white sandy beach and 25 minutes from Sanur by speed boat, near the traditional village of Jungutbatu. Nusa Lembongan is a small, traffic-free paradise, with beautiful scenery, away from the hustle and bustle of Bali, ideal for great diving!
You will stay in this resort composed of ten villas with air-conditioned and ventilated rooms with double or twin beds, a bathroom with continuous hot and cold water. You benefit from terraces where you can sip coffee, tea, and drinking water. Wi-Fi is free of charge.
Enjoy an excellent breakfast in the resort's large restaurant. At the end of the day, relax with a toast of fresh fruit juice or a cool Bitung in the cafe-bar by the pool with the other divers. The dive center even organizes barbecues for divers to get together! Relax in the furnished relaxation corners, with a TV to watch a film and even a library where you can exchange books.
However, if your budget is tight, there are many small hotels, warungs, less than 5 minutes from the resort. Meet in the morning at the dive center to check your equipment and then head to the dive boat. The staff has already installed your personal equipment on board! A beautiful day awaits you in perspective! Here, we also welcome groups of up to 16 divers. [+]
- Comfortable boat
- Located close to the dive sites
- Accomodations
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Ambergris Divers
Belize
- Ambergris Caye,
Open all year round, the Ambergris Divers dive center is ideally located on the beachfront in the center of the small town of San Pedro, on the island of Ambergris Caye. From the dock, local dive sites are only 5 to 10 minutes away by boat. Organize your diving holiday at the SunBreeze hotel, located 200 m from Ambergris Divers, in a lively area with souvenir stores, boutiques and a lively nightlife. Board one of the 6 Ambergris Divers boats, Boss Lady, Just Us, Axel, Baby Catherine, Ms. Aminta and Mrs. Ermelinda, for 1 x 2-dive trip in the morning and 1 x 1-dive trip in the afternoon. Dive the world's second largest barrier reef from Ambergris Divers, which also organizes snorkeling trips.
Discover the Blue Hole on a 2-dive trip. Minimum Open Water Diver level required. The Hol Chan Reserve ($15 entrance fee) and Shark Ray Alley (30-minute boat ride) can also be explored by snorkeling or scuba diving with Ambergris Divers. You can rent equipment on site and/or ask for supervision. PADI and SSI diving courses - Open Water, Advanced and Specialties - are taught in English and Spanish at Ambergris Divers. From Belize International, fly to Ambergris Caye with Tropic Air or Maya Island Air, or take the San Pedro Belize Express Water Taxi.
Close to the Ambergris Divers diving center, you can stay at the Sunbreeze Hotel, in the town of San Pedro, on the island of Ambergris Caye. [+]
- Protected Marine Park
- PADI 5 star Dive Resort
- Accomodations and diving
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Eco Divers Lembeh
Indonesia
- Kota Bitung, Sulawesi Utara,
      
Eco Divers Resort Lembeh is located in the Lembeh Strait on the north-eastern part of the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia. You have a 1.5 hour drive from Manado airport to there. The resort is located in the middle of a very beautiful spot at the foot of the slopes plunging down into the strait, a real wall of inextricable vegetation, halfway in the middle of the strait. This situation allows you to explore many sites.
Eco Divers Resort includes 12 beautiful seafront bungalows, air-conditioned with single, double or triple rooms, cleaned daily, an outdoor restaurant, a lounge bar, a large swimming pool, an Indonesian Spa. You are welcomed 24 hours a day.
One of the boats equipped for day diving, with a dining area and lounge, allows you to explore the entire length of the strait and change sites without returning to the centre. Two other boats, Eco divers 1 and 2, take their crews and their guides quickly to the sites for occasional outings. The guides offer hot or cold drinks depending on the weather and soft towels. The atmosphere is very friendly with divers and photographers from all over the world. [+]
- Comfortable boat
- Accomodations
- Located close to the dive sites
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Bali Dive Trek
Indonesia
- Amed
   
Bali Dive Trek is located in Amed, on the east coast of Bali. As it is a dive resort, you benefit from on-site accommodation at Bunga Laut Bungalows & Dive Resort, full of charm, in a pretty green garden. This resort has been created to meet the exact needs of divers of all levels with, as a bonus, a beautiful view of Mount Agung and the hills of Seraya. Bali Dive Trek offers recreational SSI and teak training with TDI/ IANTD. At the end of the course, you get the digital certification card and for those who need it, you receive a logbook. Take advantage of the opportunity to explore the popular area between Amed and Tulamben with an appointment at 8 am and a return at 2:30 pm.
Sea trips include drinks (water, tea, and coffee), full equipment rental, a confirmed and certified guide, transfers to and from your hotel from Amed or Tulamben. You can even dive with nitrox if you are a certified diver. Get free pictures of your underwater exploits! And don't forget to bring for each outing, your swimsuit and towel and of course, a waterproof bag, a hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, and a snack! Bali Dive Trek also organizes excursions to diving spots in Nusa Penida, such as the very popular Manta Point and Crystal Bay to make great encounters with manta rays and sunfish!
In Tulamben, you tour the USAT wrecks Liberty and Boga and then on to Embral and Palung. Linger in the muck dive spots to make nice macro pictures very popular with divers in Seraya 1 and 2 as well as in Batu Belah and Sidem and in Melasti and Cafe Garam with toadfish and leaf fish. Embark on safaris around Bali - Bali Dive Trek picks you up at the airport - which allows you to change dive sites every day and get to know this fascinating island that is Bali. I promise you will be seduced by the friendliness of the inhabitants, their fascinating culture, the rice [+]
- Tek Center
- Free Nitrox
- SSI Training
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