Snorkeling Holidays in North Sulawesi, Indonesia
Are you planning your next snorkeling holiday? Have you heard about Indonesia’s phenomenal reefs and exotic marine life? Are you trying to decide which area to visit? Come to Murex Resorts, where your ultimate snorkeling holiday awaits! Immerse yourself in the
Things You Never Knew: 8 Facts About Moray Eels
Here in North Sulawesi we have numerous species of moray eels, and whilst each one has some unique characteristics there are many common characteristics that apply to all of them. How many of these facts did you know? 1. Understanding Moray
Anemone Eco-Systems: Hives of Activity in North Sulawesi
Anemones are not only beautiful to look at; they also offer protection from predators to numerous marine species. While sea anemones may look delicate, they actually take on the role of a fortress for many anemonefish species and crustaceans. To
Forget Traditional Pink
BLUE is for Boys and YELLOW is for Girls….. No, we are not talking about this year’s fashionable wetsuit or fin colors – we are talking about Ribbon Eels! How many times have you heard divers coming back from dives talking about
Symbiosis: Marine Matchmaking in North Sulawesi
Symbiosis is a system that has been in place on Earth among various species for millennia and nowhere is it more apparent than in the ocean and on coral reefs. Here are some of our favorite symbiotic match-made marine species
7 Underwater Photography Tips for Instantly Improving Your Images
Do you enjoy underwater photography but feel that the quality of your images is not where you would like it to be? Are you just getting started and want your learning curve to be as steep as possible? To help
The Importance of White Balance and Underwater Photography
Most of us have heard the term "white balance" but do you know what it is and how it affects your underwater photography? White balance, more importantly, having the correct white balance, is an essential element of capturing great underwater
Green Sea Turtles – Chelonia Mydas
Green Sea Turtles are one of the top reasons for diving in the Bunaken Marine Park area where these Green Sea Turtles flourish both on the reef tops and on Bunaken’s walls which offer them many shelves and ledges on
The Mantis Shrimp – A Record Breaking Critter
The Mantis Shrimp (of which there are numerous species) is a small, aggressive marine Crustacean, that can be found at all of our dive sites, including both muck and coral reef sites, around Bunaken, Bangka and Manado Bay. Mantis Shrimp Species
The Sulawesi Bear Cuscus at Murex Bangka Resort
Did you know that at Murex Bangka Resort we have been having sightings of the Sulawesi Bear Cuscus (Ailurops ursinus) in the trees near the dive and snorkeling center? In fact, in one day we spotted FOUR cuscuses together in