Trip report : Ambon & Molana diving - feb 2011
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Luko
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There is some macro action around Saparua and Cape paperu (for instance, someone told me there are some resident blue ringed octopus below Cape Paperu pier, I've also seen pics of the very rare gorgonian dragon shrimp) but to be honest there is not half as much critter life as you can find in Ambon bay, which is typical muck.
If you're looking for Rhinopias or rare shrimps I'm afraid you'd be a bit disappointed in Saparua.
If you're looking for Rhinopias or rare shrimps I'm afraid you'd be a bit disappointed in Saparua.
cmneus
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Luko, I wish I had seen this thread earlier! What an amazing report with such useful and detailed information! You could have just copied the link to this thread into my PM message! Thank you again. 
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dirtfarmer
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I'm glad this thread popped up too. I am headed to Ambon for the start of a crossing trip in November and I am seriously considering staying in Ambon for a few days ahead of time,as I'm a maniac for Muck!!! Blue Rose looks like a great option as the others I've seen are to rich for my blood.
Thanks Luko for the original post.
Thanks Luko for the original post.
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Luko
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Things evolve quickly in AMbon, it seems that Robert my usual guide quit from Blue Rose last year : I wouldn't recommend them anymore for muck, though they're still very good for South Ambon sites.
Dive Into Ambon would be now my prefered choice but mor expensive of course, if you're looking for budget then maybe you can have a try at Blue Motion. The were a bit junior when I tried them late 2012, I guess they gained experience by now.
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