Gili Islands

A traveller spent a morning in what they believed was protective shade on a beach on Gili Meno, a small island near Lombok in Indonesia, only to discover the cover offered no sun protection at all. They are now left with a sunburn pattern matching the shape of their shirt, and are sharing the story with amused warnings to fellow holidaymakers about how easily skin can burn even when you think you are covered.

Divers around the Gili Islands, off Lombok in Indonesia, are sharing photos of marine life from the area's reefs, including a notably plump starfish photographed near Gili Trawangan and Gili Air. The image highlights the rich sealife and crinoid-filled waters that make the islands a popular scuba diving destination.

Divers around the Gili Islands off Lombok, Indonesia are drawing attention to sea squirts, marine animals known as ascidians found on the region's reefs. The posts spotlight these often-overlooked filter-feeding creatures as part of the rich sea life encountered while scuba diving at sites around Gili Trawangan and Gili Air.

Divers in the Gili Islands, off Lombok in Indonesia, are sharing sightings of a leopard moray eel during scuba dives around Gili Trawangan and Gili Air. The striking eel, better known from waters near Japan, is drawing attention from the diving community, with dive operators in the area highlighting the region's rich marine life.

A diver shared scenes from a coral reef visit in the Gili Islands off Lombok, Indonesia, tagging spots including Gili Air and Gili Trawangan. The area is a popular scuba destination for travelers from Singapore and beyond, known for its reefs and marine life. Interest in the islands' diving continues among ocean and marine-life enthusiasts.

Divers are sharing images of a cuttlefish encountered on a scuba dive around the Gili Islands near Lombok, Indonesia. The posts tag local dive spots including Gili Trawangan and Gili Air, and are drawing attention from the diving community and travellers interested in the area's marine life.

A diver has shared a sighting of a pipefish off the Gili Islands near Lombok, Indonesia, noting how difficult the slender, camouflaged fish is to spot on a reef dive. The post highlights the area's reputation among scuba divers, with tags pointing to dive operators and marine life around Gili Trawangan and Gili Air, popular spots for underwater photography.

Divers around the Gili Islands off Lombok, Indonesia, are sharing striking underwater scenes of huge schools of snappers swarming the reefs in a dense, carpet-like formation. The images, tagged to dive spots such as Gili Trawangan and Gili Air, are drawing attention from the diving community, with observers praising the rich marine life that continues to make the islands a popular scuba destination for visitors, including divers travelling from Singapore.

A pipefish has been photographed while scuba diving around the Gili Islands near Lombok, Indonesia, a popular dive destination also covering Gili Air and Gili Trawangan. The sighting is being shared among dive and marine-life enthusiasts, including Singapore-based divers, who use it to showcase the area's rich underwater wildlife and encourage dive tourism.

Divers and travellers are sharing scenes of healthy coral reefs off Lombok and the Gili Islands in Indonesia, tagging spots such as Gili Trawangan and Gili Air. The posts highlight scuba diving, marine life and reef conditions in the area, a popular dive destination also visited from Singapore. Posts are mostly showcases of underwater scenery rather than news about damage or conservation.

A diver in the Gili Islands, off Lombok in Indonesia, photographed a nearly transparent shrimp resting on an anemone during a scuba dive, sharing the image among diving communities. The picture highlights the rich macro marine life of the Gili Islands, a popular spot for diving tourism, and has drawn attention from ocean and sea life enthusiasts.

Divers and travellers are sharing scenes of large schools of fish around the Gili Islands off Lombok, Indonesia. The posts highlight popular dive spots including Gili Trawangan and Gili Air, tagging dive operators and Padi, and appear aimed at visiting divers, including Singaporeans, with dive-and-stay packages on offer.