Student Family Summer Specials 2025
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
Discover the Venomous Sea Creatures Found in Bunaken, Manado, and Bangka
North Sulawesi is renowned for its impressive diversity of fascinating marine life. Most species are not dangerous and incredibly docile, but there are a number of species equipped with impressive defence mechanisms, like venom. In this Blog we take a
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
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
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
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 Pipefish?