Tauch Terminal Resort - Macro Diving

You can find animals such as frogfish, flamboyant cuttlefish, octopus in all sizes, nudibranchs of every description, pipefish, and pygmy seahorses… the list is endless! Just when you think you’ve seen everything, the guide will point out another fabulous creature that you’ve never seen before.

When you’re macro diving you might not have the most pristine reefs, in fact in many cases it’s just black sand, but you’re sure to be delighted with what you find.

Here are some of the best places for macro diving:

Lembeh, Indonesia

Lembeh Strait is the ultimate destination for the macro enthusiast and photographer…. the critters you will find are unbelievable!

Wakatobi, Indonesia

Find endless macro life off Wakatobi…. ghost pipefish, pygmy seahorses, box crabs and more nudibranchs than you could name.

Moalboal, The Philippines

The showcase in Moalboal is the macro diving. Find creatures such as leaf fish, blue-ringed octopus, tiny frogfish and harlequin ghost pipefish.

Tawali, PNG

Most famously known for it’s macro diving, Tawali’s crystal clear waters and warm temperatures make it the ultimate destination for macro lovers.

Mabul, Malaysia

Mabul is also known as a ’magical macro site‘. The beauty of Mabul will appeal to everyone with it’s amazing array of species on offer.