Murex Manado Resort House Reef Diving
The Murex Manado Resort House Reef is incredibly diverse, extremely productive, and literally just steps from the heart of the resort. When staying at Murex Manado, scuba divers, freedivers, and snorkelers have the luxury of choosing between boat diving trips
Diving 101: Murex Bangka House Reef
For many divers, snorkelers and freedivers, staying at a resort that has a good house reef is a major bonus. At Murex Bangka in North Sulawesi, we not only have a house reef that is just a step off the
Geothermal Hot Springs Day Trip with Murex Resorts
Indonesia has more volcanoes than any other country on the planet due to its unique positioning combined with the vast size of the country. Indonesia is positioned between two continental plates: the Sahul Shelf and the Sunda Plate; and between two
More Than Squids: These Squid Species Will Leave You Amazed
North Sulawesi sits at the heart of the coral triangle – an area that has the most diverse marine life on the planet. We not only have vibrant coral reefs and hundreds of fish and critters, we also have stunning
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
Taking a Family Holiday to Indonesia
Are you planning your family holiday to Indonesia? With over 17,000 islands it is not easy deciding where to visit and what to see, especially when traveling with children. Bali, for many families, is just too “touristy” with beach clubs,
Stay Safe and Sound Underwater: Essential Scuba Diving Safety Tips
There’s no denying that scuba diving comes with some inherent risks – as humans, we weren’t designed to breathe underwater! In this Blog we take a look at some of the advancements in scuba diving safety as well as detailing