Get to Know The Endemic Species in North Sulawesi Indonesia
Our Indonesian island of Sulawesi is famous with biologists and zoologists around the world for its unique plants and endemic species. Wildlife, in our region in general, tends to fall into one of two origins – Australasian or European. However,
Sexy Shrimp – Thor amboinensis
Have you ever wondered where the common name for the ‘Sexy Shrimp’ comes from? Or where the best spots are for finding them in North Sulawesi? In this Blog we take a look at this cute little photogenic critter and
Romantic Diving Holiday in Bangka For Valentine’s Day
It’s February and the month of love is now upon us. What better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day and the one you love than by creating extra special memories together on a remote tropical island on a romantic diving holiday?
3 Differences Between Hard and Soft Corals
It may seem simple enough, one is soft and one is hard, but can you really spot the difference between these two distinct groups of coral just by looking? In this Blog we look at the differences between hard and
The ultimate guide to Ghost Pipefish
What are we talking about? Pipefish! Did you know that in North Sulawesi we are a “hot spot” for Pipefishes? We have 8 different species of Ghost Pipefish as well as Banded and Stick Pipefish. But is Ghost Pipefish really
Student Family Summer Specials 2023
At Murex Dive Resorts we understand that diving families know that few activities are more memorable than family dive trips. Imagine discovering pristine reefs together. Dream about exploring an unknown destination? It's all possible. Kids grow quickly, too quickly, and as
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
Snorkeling North Sulawesi
Why Choose North Sulawesi for Snorkeling? North Sulawesi is located in the heart of the Coral Triangle, which is the most marine bio-diverse area on the planet. Known as the “Amazon of the Seas”, the Coral Triangle boasts over 500 species
Latest News From Murex
In North Sulawesi we have been on lockdown since the end of March and as we enter July we do so with renewed optimism as we see countries around the world starting to relax their restrictions. Indonesia has also been
Passport to Paradise: Markus Roth & Tauchen Magazine
SCHLÜSSEL ZUM PARADIES Drei Resorts in Nordsulawesi laden zu ei-ner Rundreise durch die Top-Tauchgebiete der Region. Aber ist so etwas auch familientauglich? Markus Roth hat es ausprobiert. Jakarta 20:30 Uhr Ortszeit. Es sind schwüle 29 Grad Celsius auf der großen Dachterrasse des