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Our blogs about diving, Nusa Penida and more


Diving with Manta Rays in Nusa Penida: full guide 2026
Everything you need to know to see the manta rays of Nusa Penida

Purple Dive
May 16 min read
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The bizarre cuttlefish sex life
Everything you ever wanted to know about cuttlefish sex! Or maybe you did not want to know...but here we go anyway!

Purple Dive
Mar 275 min read
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The secret language of reef fish
How do fish communicate? Discover some of their behaviors to talk to each other

Purple Dive
Feb 134 min read
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Frogfish: masters of disguise
Everything your need to know about spotting frogfish in Nusa Penida

Purple Dive
Jan 164 min read
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Nudibranches of Nusa Penida
Discover some of the incredible species of nudibranch that you can see in Nusa Penida and where to spot them

Purple Dive
Dec 19, 20253 min read
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Whale shark in Nusa Penida: rare but possible!
How often can you see whale sharks in Nusa Penida? Everything you need to know.

Purple Dive
Nov 21, 20253 min read
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Are sharks dangerous?
Are sharks dangerous? Some questions and behaviors answered

Purple Dive
Nov 7, 20255 min read
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Corals, our ANIMAL friends!
There are thought to be around 6,000 species of coral around the world and just under 300 species in Nusa Penida alone!

Purple Dive
Oct 1, 20252 min read
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Why you should dive in Nusa Penida before your Komodo dive holiday.
Diving in Nusa Penida before embarking on a Komodo liveaboard/ diving holiday is an excellent choice for several reasons.

Purple Dive
Sep 10, 20252 min read
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OCTOWHAAAT!? Amazing facts about the Octopus
Some incredible facts about the octopus, one of the best underwater animals!

Purple Dive
Aug 6, 20254 min read
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Manta Ray Cleaning Stations: the Manta Spa
What is a manta ray cleaning station and why is it special?

Purple Dive
Jun 25, 20254 min read
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Nusa Penida's most dangerous sea creatures
Is there anything dangerous in the waters of Nusa Penida? A full run-down!

Purple Dive
May 21, 20255 min read
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Purple Dive's Coral Restoration Day
Our first day of planting corals with our friends at Living Seas Foundation

Purple Dive
May 14, 20253 min read
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Common coral species of Nusa Penida
Discover some of the most common coral species that you can see while scuba diving in Nusa Penida

Purple Dive
May 7, 20254 min read
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Mola Mola: dumbest fish in the sea or unrecognised genius
don't let their unusual appearance fool you - these gentle giants are more than just a floating buffet for parasites.

Purple Dive
Apr 16, 20252 min read
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The secret sex lives of sea turtles
Ever wondered how turtles reproduce? We tell you everything about sea turtle sex!

Purple Dive
Mar 26, 20252 min read
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Cocks in all shapes and sizes: the sea's weirdest penises
The sea is home to the weird and wonderful and sometimes the downright bizarre, and the sexual appendages of its residents are no exception!

Purple Dive
Dec 18, 20245 min read
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5 unforgettable reasons to dive Nusa Penida
Here are the top 5 reasons to scuba dive in Nusa Penida !

Purple Dive
Oct 30, 20242 min read
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The incredible sex life of Manta rays
Here is a brief overview of the fascinating mating dances, pregnancies and baby manta births.

Purple Dive
Jul 10, 20243 min read
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JellyfishTASTIC!! Amazing facts about the Jellyfish!
Fun facts about the jellyfish, one of the most fascinating ocean's creature!

Purple Dive
Jun 22, 20244 min read
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