Muck Diving, Ambon Critter hunting

Divers who visit the sites in the Laha region are always astonished by the sheer number of species Ambon critter hunting can produce. Critters which choose to make a home in the rubble and muck on the northern coast of Ambon's harbour. Muck diving in the region has become legendary! The resident rhinopias have pegasus sea moths, countless varieties of frog fish and star gazers for company. Both professional and amateur photographers have claimed the site is not only a rival of, but an improvement to the muck diving found at the Lembeh Strait.

The muck diving in Ambon is unique and Maluku Divers' knowledgeable dive guides understand the waters of Ambon like no others.

Recently a possible NEW SPECIES of Frogfish has been discovered by Toby of Maluku Divers, click here for the most recent photos of the specimen.

An easy, shallow night dive on the beach at Latulahat will also offers great Ambon critter hunting, with dwarf cuttlefish, crocodile fish and octopus regularly spotted. The late great dive guide Mr Larry Smith once described the site as the best night dive he had ever enjoyed.

Diversity and Convenience

Muck diving may not be for everyone, however, the beauty of the Maluku Divers facility is the fact that the world class muck diving is just a 10 minute boat ride from the coral encrusted slopes of Ambon's South coast, or just a few minutes from the 100 metre wreck.

With two well equipped, twin engine dive vessels, the dive centre can simultaneously offer alternative destinations for individual groups. Why dive somewhere dedicated to muck diving, when divers can have the option of both muck and scenic diving, whilst staying at the same dive centre.The diversity on offer means that even the most staunch advocate of coral diving can give Ambon critter hunting a try, without forfeiting an entire dive trip.

Diving Ambon with Maluku Divers is the only way to enjoy the full array of diving the region has to offer.