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 a critter hotspot that is
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,
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
Ultimate Guide to Nudibranch of North Sulawesi – Part II
Welcome to part II of our Ultimate Guide to Nudibranch of North Sulawesi. In this edition we'll be introducing you to another 7 beautiful nudibranch species which we commonly find around North Sulawesi - there are just too many species
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
Ultimate Guide to Nudibranch of North Sulawesi – Part I
Here in North Sulawesi we are extremely fortunate to have a wide range of nudibranch species that we see throughout the year. If nudibranch are known as the “Jewels of the Sea”, then North Sulawesi must be a treasure trove! We
Shootout Success and Dr. Sylvia Earle at Murex Manado
We are extremely proud to report the absolute success of the Celebrate the Sea Festival held here in Manado last week. The success came on many levels – not only for Murex Dive Resorts but also for our guests that
30 Years On: Still Exploring and Stronger than Ever
It’s hard to believe that in March it will be 30 years since we first welcomed guests to our beautiful Murex Manado Dive Resort here in North Sulawesi. Looking back, it’s incredible how much has changed and yet how our
PADI Advanced Courses in North Sulawesi
Are you planning to take your next PADI advanced level certification? Trying to decide where to dive and which PADI advanced course to take? One of the highlights of diving in North Sulawesi is that the diverse range of dive