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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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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.


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French Kiss Divers Lembongan
Indonesia  - Nusa Lembongan
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French Kiss Divers is located in Nusa lembongan, near Bali, Indonesia. It is possible to follow scuba diving courses from the FFESSM and SSI organisations, from the baptism to the monitoring. Set off on daily explorations of the island's most popular dive sites, including the famous Manta Point. Supervision is provided by a dynamic and experienced French-speaking teaching team. This diving centre is on a human scale, with dives organised in small groups. Make an appointment in a bar restaurant to meet up after the dive to tell you about adventures in a relaxed atmosphere. French Kiss Divers is also located in Thailand in Koh Tao, in 3 different locations in Sairee Village, Chalok and Mae Haad and in the Philippines in Malapascua. French Kiss is a member of the environmental organizations Sea Shepard Shark Guardian and Longitude 181. [+]

  • Mola Mola Watching
  • Mola Mola Watching
  • Diving around Islands
From 17,27 €

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Misool Eco Resort
Indonesia  - Misool Island
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Misool Eco Resort is located on a private island, Batbitim, south of Sorong, Indonesia. Misool Island, a former shark fishing camp, has become a marine reserve! Arriving in Sorong the day before your stay, you are transferred in 4 to 5 hours with the speed boat to Batbitim. Passing through the Salawati archipelago, Misool is located 165 km from the nearest port and 20 km from the first village, in the very heart of the world's largest marine biodiversity. This haven of serenity is eco-responsible, created with recuperated wood, without cutting down trees, practicing waste recycling, and with a locally-based staff. Forty guests are accommodated in 8 charming cottages on the edge of the northern lagoon and in 11 villas in the southeast and northeast of the island. Life here is punctuated by sunrises and sunsets. You take your meals in front of a translucent lagoon where you watch the fish. There is no telephone network. The diving center, on stilts, is suitable for professional photographers and videographers with about 50 m2 dedicated to them for camera maintenance and headlight loading. The lounge with the library is located in the dry area. A huge sunny veranda allows you to relax during the surface interval between the three daily guided dives, including a twilight dive. Nitrox is available for certified divers. Divers under 15 years of age must contact the center prior to booking. Due to the isolation of the resort, safety being a top priority here, there are no-deco dives, solo or at more than 30 m depth. Your vacation here has a scent of adventure with a pinch of locally produced aloe vera, ginger, and coconut massages. Nice paddle rides are to be tried! [+]

  • Accomodations
  • Diving around Islands
  • Located close to the dive sites
From 54,19 €

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3 Turtles Diving Center
Egypt  - Safaga
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The 3 Turtles Dive Centre is located in Safaga, 300 metres from the aluminium marina and the Nemo Hotel. A fun diving holiday? Apart from the daily sea trips, Adham and Tam Tam offer you 8 days and 7 nights, with accommodation in a Safaga hotel with half board or in a guesthouse with bed and breakfast. This package includes 5 days and 10 dives, lunches and drinks on board, nitrox if you are certified, welcome, visa and return transfers. As 3 Turtles is also an SDI and PADI training centre, courses are offered from beginner to Rescue Diver level. Children are particularly well catered for here, from the age of 8. Personalized supervision allows you to pass the Bubblemaker level and then junior courses according to your age. Departures are at 8.30 am and return to the marina at 4 pm. The spacious dive boat is specially equipped for the comfort of divers, with a large rear platform where each diver can equip himself without disturbing his neighbour. The equipment is stored in a crate so that it does not get scattered. The crew is happy to assist divers in equipping and de-equipping themselves on the deck of the boat. The use of Nitrox is widely appreciated by the 3 Turtles club for less tiring and safer dives. The 32% Nitrox is therefore offered to all divers who have the certification! At noon, lunchtime is important with crudités, koftas, grilled chicken, and vegetables, cooked with Egyptian flavours. Very active in the protection of the environment, adhering to Hepca, the managers of 3 Turtles do not tire of making their divers discover the coral reefs and the fauna of the Red Sea. As a partner in the DECO International network of decompression chambers in the Red Sea, 3 Turtles Dive Centre offers to join for the duration of your stay, for guaranteed diving. [+]

  • Friendly atmosphere
  • Free Nitrox
  • Between 20 and 30 dive sites
From 95,00 €

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Blue Planet Divers
Thailand  - Koh Lanta
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Blue Planet Divers is located on Koh Lanta, an island of Thailand famous for its wonderful sunsets, kayak trips in the mangroves and hiking. Possibility to take a package including a stay in resort and including dive training or fun dives in the National Park. A multilingual team, very professional, is here to welcome you whether you are alone with a group or your family. Many activities offered from snorkeling, diving, trekking. The Andaman Sea in which Koh Lanta bathes offers crystal clear, warm waters with healthy corals. There are turtles, Reef Fish, Rays and Sharks. Sometimes the boats come across Dolphins and Whales on the way to the sites. Blue Planet Divers is a PADI 5* Center. They propose daily diving excursions to the islands of Bida, Koh Haa, Phi Phi Ley, to the very popular King Cruiser wreck and to Hin Daeng and Hin Muang. Let’s go and dive together with a Leopard Shark, a Manta Ray or even A Whale Shark ! [+]

  • Functional boat
  • Friendly atmosphere
  • Free Wifi
From 94,00 €

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Eco Divers Lembeh
Indonesia  - Kota Bitung, Sulawesi Utara,
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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
From 42,00 €

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Where to see, swim, and dive with Giant frogfish ?

Belize - Ambergris CayeBelize - Cay CaulkerDominica - PortsmouthEgypt - Hurghada, Red SeaEgypt - Makadi Bay, Red SeaEgypt - Safaga, Red SeaIndonesia - AlorIndonesia - Ambon IslandIndonesia - Amed, BaliIndonesia - BaliIndonesia - Bangka, Talise, GanggaIndonesia - Bunaken and Siladen, SulawesiIndonesia - Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno, Gili AirIndonesia - Karimunjawa, JavaIndonesia - Labuan Bajo, Komodo Islands, FloresIndonesia - LembehIndonesia - Manado, Sulawesi Indonesia - Maumere, FlorèsIndonesia - Misool, Raja AmpatIndonesia - North Sulawesi IslandIndonesia - Nusa Lembongan, BaliIndonesia - Padangbai and Candidasa, BaliIndonesia - Permuteran, BaliIndonesia - Raja Ampat, in WasaiIndonesia - Tompika, SulawesiIndonesia - WakatobiMaldives - North Atolls MaldivesMaldives - South Maldives South Africa - Sodwana BayThailand - Andaman SeaThailand - Khao LakThailand - Koh ChangThailand - Koh LantaThailand - Koh LipeThailand - Koh PhanganThailand - Koh Phi PhiThailand - Koh RachaThailand - Koh SamuiThailand - Koh TaoThailand - RanongThailand - SimilanThailand - Surin

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Belize - l'île Ambergris Caye - San Pedro
Dominica - Portsmouth
Egypt - Hurghada
Egypt - Makadi Bay
Egypt - Safaga
Indonesia - Alor.
Indonesia - Ambon.
Indonesia - Bali.
Indonesia - Bangka.
Indonesia - Bunaken.
Indonesia - Gili Trawangan.
Indonesia - Karimunjawa.
Indonesia - Komodo.
Indonesia - Sulawesi.
Indonesia - Flores.
Indonesia - Raja Ampat.
Indonesia - Nusa Lembongan.
Indonesia - Wakatobi.
Maldives - Male Atoll
Thailand - Surin
Thailand - Khaolak
Thailand - Koh Chang
Thailand - Koh Lanta
Thailand - Koh Lipe
Thailand - Koh Phangan
Thailand - Phi Phi Island
Thailand - Phuket
Thailand - Koh Samui
Thailand - Koh Tao
Thailand - Ranong
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Belize - Belize City
 
 
 
 
 
South Africa - Sodwana Bay
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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