Togian Islands: Mariona Jellyfish Lake

About This Place

The Togian Islands are a remote archipelago of volcanic origin, and their most mystical destination is Mariona Lake. This isolated saltwater lagoon is home to thousands of stingless jellyfish that have evolved over millennia without natural predators. Snorkeling here feels like entering another world as you swim surrounded by thousands of pulsating, golden-hued jellyfish that are completely harmless to humans. It is one of only a few such lakes in the world, offering a surreal and peaceful encounter with one of nature’s most delicate creatures.