Guide to Muck Diving in Manado Bay
Have you heard other divers and underwater photographers talking about “muck diving”? Do you know what it is and why this is such a popular growing trend? Did you know that Manado Bay is growing in recognition as a muck
Diverse Marine Life and Diving Bunaken Marine Park
Indonesia is, by many, regarded as being the best country in the world when it comes to dive sites and the diving Bunaken Marine Park does everything to uphold Indonesia’s prestigious reputation. Bunaken is a small island in North Sulawesi and
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
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
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
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. In North Sulawesi, while we have 5 out of the 7 species
PADI Advanced Open Water Courses in Bunaken and Manado
Are you an Open Water Diver or above and thinking about taking your next PADI Course? Did you know that at Murex Manado we offer the full range of PADI Advanced Dive Courses up to Divemaster and Assistant Instructor level? Taking
Ultimate Guide to Nudibranch of North Sulawesi – Part II
Welcome to part II of our Ultimate Guide to Nudibranch of North Sulawesi. In this edition we'll be introducing you to another 7 beautiful nudibranch species which we commonly find around North Sulawesi - there are just too many species
Bunaken’s Coral Reefs Are Officially Thriving
Coral Triangle Resurvey Bunaken Marine Park from Murex Manado Over the last month at Murex Manado we have been involved in some exciting projects in the Bunaken Marine Park – including a re-survey of the health and density of corals in
Visit Tangkoko Nature Reserve in North Sulawesi
Tangkoko Nature Reserve: Endemic Species and Phenomenal Nature The Tangkoko National Park in North Sulawesi is located at the foot of the Dua Saudara Mountain and is a mix of stunning rolling hills and forest laden valleys. Our day trip to