Wakatobi’s reefs are also rich in a rich variety of life. The region is known as the most bio-

Wakatobi’s reefs are also rich in a rich variety of life. The region is known as the most bio-diverse coral ecosystem in the world, and with plenty of time to hover and watch, snorkelers can discover hundreds of fascinating species of fish and invertebrate life. Found just a few feet from the resort jetty, this orangutan crab took a stance as he shuffled within an anemone. (Photograph: Leon Joubert)