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Critters, crabs and Shrimps of Bali

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Although Bali is known for it’s soft and hard coral, it is also offers excellent muck diving.

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The colourful Harlequin, Mantis shrimps are but a few of  a large variety of shrimps off the Bali coast. Many of the dives are shore dives and are easily assessable.

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The Pedang Bai pier as well as the North Eastern area, where the wrecks are, has some excellent muck diving spots.

The video only covers a few of many interesting creatures living on the ocean floor all around Bali.

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Tube Worms and Squirts of Bali

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Tube worms and squirts have always been fascinating to me.

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How all these little Christmas tree like structures can so suddenly disappear within a fraction of a second. They then gradually creep out again when no one is looking.

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The creatures are always fascinating to watch

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Mantas and Stingrays in Bali

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Many dive venues have Manta Points and Bali is no exception.Many dive venues have Manta Points.
The one in Bali is really excellent.

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Huge, friendly peaceful giants just gently floating overhead like space motherships, make for all the ingredients of an excellent dive site. point is at Nusa Penida, a small island on the south eastern side of Bali.

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It is a bit of a long boat ride to the site from Bali, about one hour, but well worth it.

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The huge mantas keep on passing over your head like giant space motherships.

The hour that you spend  in one spot watching them from  the bottom passes so quickly. It’s just wonderful watching these large gracious creatures glide past overhead in the water.

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There are also many rays in the area.

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