Bangka Lihunu Village Tour and Jungle Trek
Do you like to meet the local people and explore when you are travelling? Are you interested in traditional culture and way of life? As a remote tropical island, the local villagers on Bangka Island live in much the same
An Underwater Photography Guide to Diving Bangka Island
From the moment you see the white sand beach and crystal clear water as you approach Bangka Island, any underwater photographer will feel their heart skip a beat. This is a truly tropical paradise and while it might seem impossible,
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
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
Blackwater and Bonfire Diving in North Sulawesi
Dive into the Deep, Discover and be Amazed! Have you heard of blackwater or bonfire diving? Do you know what they are? These are exciting dives which reveal some incredible critters in their larvae stages – many of which are not
Night Diving and Nocturnal Critters in North Sulawesi
North Sulawesi is famous for it’s incredible marine biodiversity – and this diversity doesn’t just include the 1000’s of marine species which can be found here. North Sulawesi is home to three very distinct diving destinations. Highlights of these regions
Christmas Comparisons: Family, Food and Festivities in North Sulawesi
Christmas is by far one of the largest Christian celebrations of the year which is celebrated throughout the world. Although the origins of Christmas and the story of the birth of Jesus is the same the world over, the ways
December Highlights – Another Fantastic Year at Murex Dive Resorts
Wow – what an incredible year we’ve had – thank you to all of you who have visited us over 2018. We’d like to take a moment to share with you our latest news and highlights of the year
Murex Bangka’s Coral Farm – Become an Ocean Gardener
At Murex Bangka we are passionate about protecting and conserving the natural resources that this beautiful island has to offer. In 2018, as part of our environmental commitment, and in partnership with Ocean Gardener, we have constructed a coral nursery.
Duiken in Noord-Sulawesi info avond
Op dinsdagavond 15 januari 2019 organiseren duikreisorganisatie Dive and Travel, Murex Dive Resorts en Lembeh Resort samen met onderwaterfotograaf en schrijver van de maandelijkse Bootsy’s Bubbels column in Duiken magazine, Peter “Bootsy” Boots een info avond over duiken in Noord-Sulawesi