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?
Sustainability and Conservation at Murex Dive Resorts
At Murex Dive Resorts it is our number one priority to promote conservation and ensure that our reefs, marine life and natural landscapes are protected. As the pioneers of underwater exploration in North Sulawesi we see ourselves as guardians of
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 shrimps may
Up Close and Personnel with Dive Guide Anton Horman
Some of you may be familiar with our “Up Close and Personnel” Blogs where we get to know some of our staff a little bit better. Have you dived with our Dive Guide Anton yet? Here we find out more
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
PADI Advanced Open Water Courses in Bunaken and Manado
Are you an Open Water Diver or above and thinking about taking your next PADI Course? Did you know that at Murex Manado we offer the full range of PADI Advanced Dive Courses up to Divemaster and Assistant Instructor level? Taking
Exploring the Minahasan Highlands of North Sulawesi
The Minahasan Highlands not only offer phenomenal natural beauty and an insight into the culture and people of North Sulawesi, they are also steeped in history from numerous eras. Our full day (9 hours) tour of the Minahasan Highlands incorporates the
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
10 Reasons to Visit North Sulawesi, Indonesia
Are you trying to decide where to go on your next holiday? Are you considering a trip to Indonesia? With over 17,000 islands in the Indonesian Archipelago it can be difficult deciding where to go and what to do. North