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Harlequin shrimp

Swimming, Snorkeling and Diving to See and Watch the Harlequin shrimp

Harlequin shrimp owes its name to its very colorful skin. Its shell is white with large blue or red peas depending on the species. It measures about 5 cms They are found on sediment bottoms, among algae, sponges, cnidarians and asteria, or in coral reefs. These shrimp are difficult to observe when diving. They are probably most of the time in their shelters where they consume their prey.

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Crevette arlequin, Harlequin shrimp

Food

The Harlequin shrimp feeds mainly on starfish! The Harlequin shrimp attacks the arm of a starfish with its claws. It then eats the soft tissues and the whole body.

Breeding

The Harlequin shrimp lives in pairs. The male and females attract each other with pheromones. Courtship entails the 'putting into service' of their sexual organs. They then mate for fertilization.


Dive centers

 

Mimpi Dive Resort Menjangan
Indonesia  - Pejarakan
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The Mimpi Divers Menjangan is located in the north of Bali, close to the island of Menjangan. The Mimpi Divers is located inside a very nice resort spread over a huge park of several hectares and including 2 swimming pools with sea and mangrove views. The rooms, with wifi and air-conditioning, have a terrace, which is ideal for having an aperitif in the evening, in the sunset! The resort is quite isolated, at the end of a bumpy road. Make the most of your 3-day and 2-night stays here, including Honeymoon mini-stays, including a snorkeling trip, or even try your hand at diving for those just starting out. Basic PADI training is provided for those who wish to go further with 3 days. From here you also have access to several popular diving areas including Menjangan Island, called Deer Island, located in the Barat National Park. With the boat, you can go on half-day and full-day trips for 2 or 3 dives in front of drop offs or in caves covered with sponges and gorgonians. The more experienced divers can enjoy exploring the Anker Wreck, a wooden shipwreck from the 19th century, with its anchor set on a depth of 8 metres. Quiet or night dives take place at the House Reef, Lagoon Channel and Shallow Water, a 5-minute boat ride away. Excursions are organised as far as Pemuteran to observe the underwater implantation of artificial reefs which recreate ideal conditions for coral proliferation. Gilimanuk, a 40-minute drive from Pemuteran, is popular for its Secret Bay, a muck diving spot at a depth of around 10 metres, where you can see animal species identical to those in Lembeh. A delight for photographers and bio enthusiasts! [+]

  • Located close to the dive sites
  • Stay without a car
  • Accomodations
From 68,50 €

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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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YOS Dive Lembeh
Indonesia  - Lembeh Strait - Bitung
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YOS Dive Lembeh Eco Beach Resort is located east of Sulawesi North, on the Lembeh Strait, not far from a small local village. It is a small dive resort with ten rooms. A few steps from the main dining room and the terrace, you will enjoy a breathtaking view of the strait. The spacious air-conditioned rooms include queen-size beds and three work tables with numerous electrical outlets, which is ideal for photographers. The bathroom with hot water shower and soft towels is outdoors. Sea outings take place along the 32 km of the strait. Interesting packages are offered to the big diving consumers with accommodation, full board, transfers, and 3 dives per day, air or nitrox. SSI and PADI training are possible. The center has four diving boats at its disposal. To give you the best experience in Lembeh, there are only two divers per supervisor. Here you can make a diving trip at reasonable prices, you can practice snorkeling and freediving if you wish, the equipment can be rented on the spot so you don't have to worry about loading your equipment, a store allows you to buy various accessories, you have help to organize excursions and book tickets. What else can you ask for? [+]

  • Accomodations
  • Popular dive sites
  • Stay without a car
From 40,00 €

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Legend Diving Lembongan
Indonesia  - Nusa Lembongan
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Legend Diving Lembongan is located in the main street of the village of Juguntbatu, only 100 meters from the beach, on the island of Nusa Lembongan in Bali. The dive center organizes daily trips to the marine protected area of Nusa Penida which is known as one of the best dive spots in Bali. It is the perfect place to see and dive with manta rays, measuring up to 5 meters in wingspan and feeding on plankton, as well as with Mola mola measuring 3 meters in wingspan and visible rather from June to October. Sharks, whale sharks, and giant trevallies but also many nudibranchs and turtles are also visible. Legend Diving Lembongan offers a personalized service with small groups of divers per guide. It is possible to follow PADI diving courses, from beginner to professional divemaster and instructor (IDC). Rental of high-quality diving equipment, a team of experienced and multilingual instructors. [+]

  • Manta Rays Watching
  • Mola Mola Watching
  • PADI IDC*****
From 17,12 €

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Ocean View Tulamben
Indonesia  - Tulamben
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Ocean View Tulamben Dive And Resort is located near Tulamben on the northeast coast of Bali. Rooms and villas are scattered in a pleasant tropical garden. The restaurant and swimming pool are facing the ocean. The cuisine served here is Indonesian and continental. The location of this Dive Resort is quite exceptional as it is close to the famous wreck of the USAT Liberty. The wreck is therefore easily accessible via the shoreline, with a short walking distance of about 5 minutes. This explains why many dive centres send their divers to spend the day in Tulamben . in this resort! It is also possible to depart from this hotel comfortably for early morning, dusk and night dives on the Liberty wreck. You have the choice of taking PADI diving courses, for beginners as well as for more advanced divers who wish to improve their diving skills. Equipment is included in all dives, whether recreational or training. Upon presentation of your certification cards, nitrox is offered to you, otherwise courses are offered on site. Experienced local guides are familiar with the local currents and underwater environment. An environmental education programme, SeeREEF, allows you to spend 2 hours in the water studying the reefs. Tulamben is one of the best dive sites in Bali due to its rich biodiversity. The currents of the Indo-Pacific Ocean drain rich nutrients to feed the local fauna, from the tiny pygmy seahorse to the many varieties of nudibranchs. Their night dives are particularly remarkable during the full moon or with the study of coral luminescence. [+]

  • Distance to House Reef 30 to 50 m
  • Popular dive sites
  • Wrecks
From 27,63 €

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Where to see, swim, and dive with Harlequin shrimp ?

Indonesia - AlorIndonesia - Ambon IslandIndonesia - Amed, BaliIndonesia - BaliIndonesia - Bangka, Talise, GanggaIndonesia - Bunaken and Siladen, SulawesiIndonesia - Labuan Bajo, Komodo Islands, FloresIndonesia - LembehIndonesia - Manado, Sulawesi Indonesia - Misool, Raja AmpatIndonesia - North Sulawesi IslandIndonesia - Padangbai and Candidasa, BaliIndonesia - Permuteran, BaliIndonesia - Raja Ampat, in WasaiIndonesia - Tulamben, BaliSouth Africa - Sodwana Bay

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South Africa - Sodwana Bay
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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