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
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
Why Get Nitrox Certified?
Why Get Nitrox Certified? Have you heard about diving with “Nitrox”? Do you know what Nitrox is or why it’s PADI’s most popular Specialty course? There are many myths about Nitrox so here we take a look at what it is
Another Martini? Avoid Nitrogen Narcosis while Scuba Diving
What is Nitrogen Narcosis? Have you heard of nitrogen narcosis? Do you know what it is? What are the symptoms? What are the effects? What are contributing factors? How do you avoid it and how do you handle it? Also known as
Bangka Island – A Jewel in the Crown of North Sulawesi
Bangka Island is located off the northern most tip of North Sulawesi (not to be confused with Bangka (Belitung) Island off mainland Sumatra) and offers stunning natural beauty both underwater and on land. You’ll find white sand beaches, little tourism,
First Ever North Sulawesi Underwater Photography Shootout
BIG News, BIG Prizes! Are you an underwater photography enthusiast? Do you love taking pictures of marine life? Are you planning your 2018 diving vacation? Stay at either Murex Manado or Murex Bangka and join the first ever North Sulawesi Underwater Photography
Celebrate Chinese New Year with Red Rates at Murex Manado
February Red Rates 2018 Book now for our great value "February Red Rates". To celebrate the 2018 Chinese New Year we are offering a 10% discount on all accommodation at Murex Manado throughout the entire month of February - and what's
Night Diving Manado Bay
Night Diving at Murex Manado Manado Bay’s reputation for incredible critter life and muck diving continues to grow stronger year after year. No longer is Manado a place to stay if you want to dive Bunaken; it’s a place to stay
8 Essential Scuba Diving Techniques
Dive Like A Pro! It’s easy with time to forget some of the basic diving techniques which we learned on our scuba training courses. To refresh your memory here are 8 diving tips which will help you to dive like a
Snorkeling North Sulawesi
Snorkeling Bunaken, Manado & Bangka 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