Packing List for Your Diving Trip to Indonesia
Dive into the wonders of North Sulawesi! Our packing list ensures you're prepared for an amazing scuba diving trip in this Indonesian paradise. Gear essentials, reef-safe products, and helpful tips included.
What is Nitrox?
Discover the benefits of diving with Nitrox in this detailed guide from Murex Resorts. Learn how Nitrox enhances your dive experience, increases bottom time, and improves safety. Perfect for beginners and seasoned divers alike
Unveiling the Wonders of Marine Mammals: A Comprehensive Guide
We are extremely fortunate to have sightings of marine mammals around Murex Manado, the Bunaken Marine Park and Bangka Island. Some of these sightings are seasonal as the animals migrate through our waters and others are known to be residential
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
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?
How to Care for your Scuba Diving Mask and Prevent Mask Fogging
Have you bought a new mask? Do you know how to care for it and how to prevent mask fogging? Your scuba diving mask may not be the most technical piece of gear that you own but it is absolutely
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
Symbiosis: Marine Matchmaking in North Sulawesi
Symbiosis is a system that has been in place on Earth among various species for millennia and nowhere is it more apparent than in the ocean and on coral reefs. Here are some of our favorite symbiotic match-made marine species
The Mantis Shrimp – A Record Breaking Critter
The Mantis Shrimp (of which there are numerous species) is a small, aggressive marine Crustacean, that can be found at all of our dive sites, including both muck and coral reef sites, around Bunaken, Bangka and Manado Bay. Mantis Shrimp Species