The Importance of White Balance and Underwater Photography
Most of us have heard the term "white balance" but do you know what it is and how it affects your underwater photography? White balance, more importantly, having the correct white balance, is an essential element of capturing great underwater
7 Underwater Photography Tips for Instantly Improving Your Images
Do you enjoy underwater photography but feel that the quality of your images is not where you would like it to be? Are you just getting started and want your learning curve to be as steep as possible? To help
Guide to Muck Diving in Manado Bay
Have you heard other divers and underwater photographers talking about “muck diving”? Do you know what it is and why this is such a popular growing trend? Did you know that Manado Bay is growing in recognition as a muck
Common Critters of Manado Bay
For divers who are looking to explore new muck diving sites with few other divers (if any) in the water and the chance to really hunt for critters, Manado Bay is rapidly gaining recognition as critter hotspot which is rich
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
An Underwater Photography Guide to Diving Bangka Island
From the moment you see the white sand beach and crystal clear water as you approach Bangka Island, any underwater photographer will feel their heart skip a beat. This is a truly tropical paradise and while it might seem impossible,
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
Blackwater and Bonfire Diving in North Sulawesi
Dive into the Deep, Discover and be Amazed! Have you heard of blackwater or bonfire diving? Do you know what they are? These are exciting dives which reveal some incredible critters in their larvae stages – many of which are not
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