Mucky Mosque

One of the region's signature muck sites, in Kalabahi Bay near a shoreside mosque. Rhinopias (paddle-flap and lacy scorpionfish), frogfish, ghost pipefish, seahorses, dragonets and rare octopuses are the draw.

Depth

3–25m

Current

Mild

Diver level

Advanced open water

Entry

Boat

Unique features

Black-sand muck with rhinopias, frogfish and ghost pipefish
Rare cephalopods including mimic octopus and wonderpus

Sources & last checked

Checked July 2026

This is a researched draft, not yet human-verified. The seasonality and logistics are drawn from the sources below — confirm specifics (permits, fees, closures) with an operator before you book.

Diving in Alor & Pantar — starfish.ch
The Allure of Alor and Arenui — Underwater Journal

Note on the data: Coordinates are approximate; not surveyed dive-site GPS.