LEMBEH STRAIT

Lembeh Strait History

            Mawali wreck the literal meaning of junk Mawali is one point diving in Lembeh Strait which proved to have historical value. Looks like his name, at this point there is evidence of the history of World War II Japanese war wreck show called Mawali which sank in the days of World War II. The cargo ship caught fire and sank in the Lembeh Strait, in 1943.             The historical value is the main attraction of the divers in addition to the beauty of the coral and marine bio. Because they can see the direct evidence of the history of World War II ships with a length of approximately 65 meters. Mawali wreck can be found at a depth of 15 -30 meters below sea Lembeh Strait. The hull has been covered with soft corals and algae decades. So on the face of the above does not seem like a shipwreck. The structure of the standard form of the ship can be seen when going from downstream, or carefully observing the position of the vessel shape from top to bottom. Although the state of the wreck is still intact, but it is not safe to ride because of the instability of the structure due to age and the influence of sea water. There are certain limits where the divers are allowed to explore and see from a safe distance. Mawali Wreck Dive Spot, located right on the edge of the back and forth flow of ships passing through the Strait of Lembeh. With a fairly strong water flow during the day and combined with the depth it is highly recommended for divers to dive in the morning. Because in the morning haris visibility is still very good and fast-flowing yet. In addition, also for professional divers who love to dive two to four times a day is recommended to make this point because the first location in relation to its depth. The hull also be a variety of marine life that exist in the Lembeh Strait. Unique sea creatures that can be found such as Scorpion Fish, Spotted Barramundi Cod, Ghost Pipefish, Stonefish, Batfish, Frogfish, School of Shrimpfish, Banded Sea Snake, Leatherjacket Fish, Shrimp Tozeuma, Pygmy Seahorse and lionfish.

Location of Lembeh Strait 

 

          To get to the Lembeh straits, must first overland along the ± 45 kilometers from the city of Manado to Bitung town. In the journey from Manado to Bitung, public transportation is used, among others, is a bus-sized double ankle 3/4 or taxi from Manado to Bitung. Arriving in Bitung, proceed with the sea crossing by boat motors ± 15 minutes from Bitung seaport. This crossing is relatively very safe because the sea is blocked by the island of Lembeh so surface water is relatively calm.

Flora and Fauna

Flora and fauna in the strait lembeh indeed very fascinating. Various fascinating fish, colorful coral reefs and other marine animals such as octopus, Banggai cardinalfish, squid, scallops colorful, mandarin fish, lion fish with bright colors, and also a variety of other flora and fauna that will surely make you feel at home for long under the sea.

Lembeh Strait Beauty