The ultimate guide to Ghost Pipefish
What are we talking about? Pipefish! Did you know that in North Sulawesi we are a “hot spot” for Pipefishes? We have 8 different species of Ghost Pipefish as well as Banded and Stick Pipefish. But is Ghost Pipefish really Pipefish?
What is the Difference Between a Dugong and a Manatee?
Ever thought a manatee was a dugong? You're not alone! This guide reveals their difference in size and habitat to snacking styles. Dive in and learn now!
10 Things You Never Knew About Hawksbill Turtles
Here in North Sulawesi, we are exceptionally fortunate to have two species of sea turtle that we see regularly – the green sea turtle and the hawksbill turtle. While we have 5 out of the 7 species of sea turtles
How to Care for your Scuba Diving Mask and Prevent Mask Fogging
Have you bought a new mask? Do you know how to care for it and how to prevent mask fogging? Your scuba diving mask may not be the most technical piece of gear that you own but it is absolutely
What Makes Diving in Manado Bay Different?
Manado Bay is a totally unique diving destination which showcases incredible diversity in a relatively compact area.
Indonesian Cuisine and Cooking
The Spice of Indonesia With over 17,000 islands in the Indonesian Archipelago it is hardly surprising that Indonesian cuisine offers such a broad range of flavors. The fertile lands of North Sulawesi offer ideal growing conditions for many aromats such as
10 BEST SITES FOR SNORKELING IN NORTH SULAWESI
North Sulawesi is a snorkeler’s paradise with extreme marine biodiversity, stunning coral reefs, warm water, and excellent year-round visibility.
Things You Never Knew: 8 Facts about Anemonefish
Anemonefish are so often over looked by divers but they are one of the most colorful and characterful fish in the ocean. Anemonefish have incredible symbiotic relationships with their hosts and they have some of the most intriguing behavioural patterns.
North Sulawesi Coral Survey: with Lead Citizen Scientist Andrew Charlton
This year marks 30 years since Michael AW stayed at Murex Manado while photographing the coral reefs and walls around Bunaken, Michael recently returned and was astounded by the quality of the reefs.
Learn to Dive in The Bunaken Marine Park
Do you want to take the PADI Open Water Course and are trying to decide where and when to go? If you’ve been imagining underwater scenes of coral reefs, schooling fish, sea turtles and seahorses, then learning to dive in