8 Essential Scuba Diving Techniques
It’s easy with time to forget some of the basic diving techniques that we learned in our scuba training courses. To refresh your memory here are 8 diving tips that will help you to dive like a Pro, whatever your
Tasikoki Black Macaque Rescue
Murex Dive Operations Manager, Pim van Schendel was recently involved in the successful rescue of a black crested macaque (locally called Yaki) from one of the local villages close to Murex Manado. Read on to find out more! The male black
The Pioneering History of Murex Dive Resorts
Murex Dive Resorts was founded in 1988 by Dr. Hanny and his wife, Ineke Batuna. As the first scuba diver in North Sulawesi, Dr. Batuna pioneered many of the dive sites we dive today including our most popular sites at
Underwater Photography Guest Profile – Patricia Jordan
Last month we welcomed back Patricia Jordan, aka “PJ”, who is a well-known underwater photographer and a regular guest at our Murex Dive Resorts. This was Patricia’s 12th visit to North Sulawesi since her first trip here in 1999 and it
8 Things You Never Knew About Banded Sea Kraits
Here at Murex Dive Resorts in North Sulawesi we are lucky enough to see banded sea kraits at many of our dive sites. We say “lucky” because despite many misconceptions and fears of snakes these are a quiet species and
Rainbow on the Reef
Here in North Sulawesi our dive sites and reefs are awash with color – every color of the rainbow in fact and to prove it we have chosen our favorite fish and critters which represent each individual color. Here are
Christmas in North Sulawesi, Indonesia
10 Christmas Facts About Christmas in North Sulawesi Indonesia is widely known as being a predominantly Muslim country so have you ever wondered what happens here in North Sulawesi at Christmas time? Do we even celebrate Christmas? 1. Is There "Christmas" in
Things you never knew: 7 Facts about Pufferfish
Pufferfish are seen widely across our dive sites and are not often considered to be a “special” find. But we hope that with these 7 facts about Pufferfish, you will recognise how unique and incredible this family of fish really
Improving your Air Consumption for Scuba Diving: How to Maximize Your Dive Times
Have you ever wondered how your Dive Guide finishes a dive with 100 bar still left in his tank? Do you opt for a larger tank so that you can stay down for the same time as your buddy? Air