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Hairball (Lembeh) – English Intro (≤1000 chars)
Hairball is Lembeh’s most iconic muck dive site, located in North Sulawesi, Indonesia. It includes Hairball 1, 2 & 3, famous for black volcanic sand slopes, rubble, and algae—named after its shaggy algae mats and a diver’s lost hair tie.
Depth: 3–28 m (macro sweet spot 8–18 m)
Current: Very mild (ideal for slow macro dives)
Visibility: 5–20 m (typical Lembeh conditions)
Best Season: Year-round (top for macro & night dives)
Dive Landscape
A gentle …
Hairball (Lembeh) – English Intro (≤1000 chars)
Hairball is Lembeh’s most iconic muck dive site, located in North Sulawesi, Indonesia. It includes Hairball 1, 2 & 3, famous for black volcanic sand slopes, rubble, and algae—named after its shaggy algae mats and a diver’s lost hair tie.
Depth: 3–28 m (macro sweet spot 8–18 m)
Current: Very mild (ideal for slow macro dives)
Visibility: 5–20 m (typical Lembeh conditions)
Best Season: Year-round (top for macro & night dives)
Dive Landscape
A gentle black sand slope scattered with rocks, debris, and thick algae. The point location draws nutrient-rich currents, supporting dense marine life. No hard corals—just raw, wild muck habitat.
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