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.
Bonfire and Blackwater Diving in North Sulawesi
Dive into the Deep, discover, and be amazed! Have you heard of blackwater diving or bonfire diving? Do you know what they are? These are exciting dives that reveal some incredible critters in their larvae stages – many of which are
Bunaken Island: An Underwater Paradise with Diverse Marine Life
Have you heard about the incredible wall diving and marine life that can be found in the Bunaken Marine Park? Bunaken Island is just one of the 5 islands that make up the park (Bunaken, Manado Tua, Montehage, Siladan and
Unveiling the Wonders of Marine Mammals: A Comprehensive Guide
We are extremely fortunate to have sightings of marine mammals around Murex Manado, the Bunaken Marine Park and Bangka Island. Some of these sightings are seasonal as the animals migrate through our waters and others are known to be residential
Celebrating World Ocean Day with Murex Resorts
June 8th 2023 marks World Ocean Day which is always a great opportunity to reflect on our sustainability and marine conservation efforts. We are constantly asking ourselves how we can improve and looking into new technologies that we could harness
Experience Intimate Snorkeling Tours in North Sulawesi
Are you planning your next vacation and are looking for active options that bring you closer to nature? Why not try snorkeling tours vacation in tropical Indonesia? In this Blog we take a look at the snorkeling and marine life
10 Things You Never Knew About Spanish Dancers
The Spanish Dancer is one of the most famous nudibranchs on the planet, it’s the one that people talk about the most and it’s the one everyone wants to see. How much do you know about Spanish Dancers? Intriguing Facts About
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
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.
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.