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
Diving Bunaken on a Passport to Paradise
Choosing where to go on your next scuba diving vacation is not always easy but with a Passport to Paradise in North Sulawesi, you don't need to choose! Explore all of North Sulawesi's best diving locations in one phenomenal trip:
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 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 shrimps may
Crustacean Facts and Favorites in North Sulawesi
Divers and especially macro photographers are often amazed by the abundance and diverse range of crustaceans which can be found in North Sulawesi. At some of our muck diving sites the number of shrimps, crabs and other crustacean species can
Common Critters of Manado Bay
For divers who are looking to explore new muck diving sites with few other divers (if any) in the water and the chance to really hunt for critters, Manado Bay is rapidly gaining recognition as critter hotspot which is rich
Juvenile Marine Life – Which came first, the fish or the egg?
Have you ever wondered how marine creatures carry their eggs, or where they lay them, or if the juvenile of the species is born live rather than hatched? Here we take a look at a few of the common marine
Marine Protection for Murex Bangka House Reef
One of the highlights of diving at any of our resorts in North Sulawesi (Manado, Bangka and Lembeh) is that they all offer stunning House Reefs. Whichever destination you choose to stay (or all three with our Passport to Paradise),
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
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