Muck Diving; Ambon's Unique Treasures

Divers who visit the expanse of the muck sites in the Laha region, have long been astonished by the sheer number of species muck diving Ambon can produce. Critters both rare and unique choose to make a home in the rubble and muck on the slopes of Ambon's expansive bay. Muck diving in the region has become legendary, and now, thanks to the new location of Maluku Divers, the muck diving sites are right on the doorstep of the bungalows. The ultimate in diving convenience.

The muck diving in Ambon is unique and Maluku Divers' knowledgeable dive guides understand the waters of Ambon better than any others. They know the whereabouts of the resident rhinopias, which have pegasus sea moths, countless varieties of frog fish, seahorse, flambouyant cuttlefish, ghost pipe fish and star gazers for company. Both professional and amateur photographers have claimed the Laha region is not only a rival of, but an improvement to the muck diving found at the Lembeh Strait, and with just one resort on the shores of Ambon Bay, there no other possibility to have such incredible shore diving at such a convenience, with so few other divers.

In 2008 a new species of Frogfish was discovered by Maluku Divers whilst muck diving in Laha, once discovered, scientists that were informed about the fish named the new species Histiophryne Psychedelica .

Click here for the latest shots of the new species discovered by Maluku Divers.

In addition to new species, Maluku Divers is the only dive operation discovering new dive sites in Ambon. Last year the site ‘Rhinocity’ was discovered, where a number of individual rhinopias make their home. New sites are pioneered on a regular basis and some remain secret, so only with Maluku Divers is it possible to experience the best muck diving that Ambon has to offer. With years of experience muck diving in Ambon, Maluku Divers is the pinnacle of the dive experience in the Maluku region.

With multiple well equipped, twin engine dive vessels, Maluku DIvers can simultaneously offer alternative destinations for individuals and groups.

The convenience of the new Maluku Divers Laha Resort redefines the experience of muck diving in Ambon. Diving Ambon with Maluku Divers is the only way to enjoy the full array of diving the region has to offer.