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
Apnea Murex: Freediving and AIDA Courses in North Sulawesi
We are delighted to announce Apnea Murex is the latest addition to the Murex family of resorts and dive centers. Guests staying with us in North Sulawesi can now enjoy another way of exploring underwater! Whether scuba diving isn’t your
Jamu: Natural Immune Booster & Anti-Inflammatory
Jamu is a traditional Indonesian herbal drink that is known for its anti-inflammatory properties and immune-boosting benefits.
Latest News
In North Sulawesi we have been on lockdown since the end of March and as we enter July we do so with renewed optimism as we see countries around the world starting to relax their restrictions.
Latest News From Murex
In North Sulawesi we have been on lockdown since the end of March and as we enter July we do so with renewed optimism as we see countries around the world starting to relax their restrictions. Indonesia has also been
Murex Community Safe Water Initiative in North Sulawesi
During this challenging time, at Murex Dive Resorts we are looking for ways to help both our local staff and our local communities. Our main priority is to ensure that our local villages have access to clean and safe drinking
Passport to Paradise: Markus Roth & Tauchen Magazine
SCHLÜSSEL ZUM PARADIES Drei Resorts in Nordsulawesi laden zu ei-ner Rundreise durch die Top-Tauchgebiete der Region. Aber ist so etwas auch familientauglich? Markus Roth hat es ausprobiert. Jakarta 20:30 Uhr Ortszeit. Es sind schwüle 29 Grad Celsius auf der großen Dachterrasse des