Frogfish

One of the Weirdest Looking Fish

Part of the anglerfish family, the unique frogfish could probably be voted one of the strangest-looking fish in the sea. Small in size, the frogfish is easily recognizable by its short, stocky, brightly colored body covered in spinules. The frogfish always looks worried with a mouth that gapes open, making it a favorite amongst photographers.

You can go scuba diving with frogfish in most tropical and subtropical oceans and seas worldwide, the main exception being the Mediterranean Sea. Look for them “walking“ along the ocean floor using their leg-like fins. With about 50 different species of frogfish, you can find these masters of disguise in various shades of pink, yellow, red, orange, and brown to camouflage with the reef around them. To discover where you can dive with frogfish, explore the dive site map below.

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PT. BAHARI INTAN ABADI, 80224 Denpasar Selatan

★★★★★ USAT Liberty Wreck

This is the only historical shipwreck in Bali, ranked #3 in the world for Wreck diving! The wreck is 25 meters form shore at a depth of 4 to 29 meters below the surface with most of it occuring in a shallow area. This dive site does not have strong currents, has clear water, and warm temperatures. Difficult entry!

BALI FUN DIVING, 80224 Denpasar Selatan

★★★★★ Pyramid Point

Artificial coral reef placed on the sandy bottom with depths varying from 10 meters to 25 meters. The basis of the coral growth is made of rectangular concrete arranged like a small pyramid. It is one of the best places to witness a successful artificial reef.

Analynne S. (#3245254)

★★★★★ SILVER REEF HOUSE REEF

Gentle slope reef with a lot of yellow tail Snappers, resident Green Turtles and Hawksbill turtles. Reef has strong current but a diver can hide behind huge coral bommies and hang out with fish at 5m

Neil D. (#3039000)

★★★★☆ Frederiksted Pier

One of the top macro dives anywhere! Scattered ruins and columns are coral encrusted and provide habitat for many types of shallow sea life. The pier is 1526ft/465m long so lots to discover with a gradual westerly decline. Perfect for snorkeling & non-certified divers too.

Ducks Diving Superior, Marsa Alam

★★★★☆ Marsa Gabal el Rosas (Ducks center)

Narrow entrance with a sandy bottom. Nice coral. A good dive site to make drift dives from the zodiac on the North Anemone City. Good for experienced and beginner divers.

OCEAN SPORTS, 00979 CAROLINA

★★★★☆ Crashboat Wall and Anchor

This site is the remnant of an old pier. It is a shallow site, no more than 30-35 feet of depth with a sandy bottom. The wreckage on the bottom provides an artificial reef for a large variety of marine life. Visibility ranges between 10 feet (if it has been raining) to over 50 or 60 feet.