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The Diverse Coral Triangle: Bunaken Marine Park’s Biodiversity Marvel

Posted on August 11th, 2025 by News Droid

Mimicry and Camouflage: The Astonishing Marine Adaptations in Bunaken Marine Park Coral reefs are considered the most diverse ecosystems on the planet, and this is especially true for anywhere found in the ‘Coral Triangle’ such as ;Indonesia, The Philippines, Papua New Guinea and Malaysia. North Sulawesi sits directly in the heart of the coral triangle,

Protected: A Family Reunion: Diving into the Past, and the Future, with Kat and Johan

Posted on August 7th, 2025 by News Droid

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Ensuring Safety and Excellence: The Key Ingredients of an Amazing Dive Experience

Posted on August 6th, 2025 by News Droid

The Elements of an Outstanding Dive Experience What makes an amazing dive experience? Is it the local knowledge of the guides who can find all the craziest critters on the reef? Is the captains understanding of the oceans to ensure you don’t head out into treacherous conditions? Or is it a smiling crew who are

New Beach Villa: Discover Our Luxurious Beach Villas and Upcoming Asoka Addition

Posted on July 28th, 2025 by News Droid

At Siladen Resort & Spa we offer a variety of different accommodation styles, from spacious Luxury Villas directly on the beach, cosy Garden Villas found within our tropical gardens to a Family Bungalow where you can comfortably fit a family of 5. Whatever your needs are, we have a room that will be perfect for you to

Octopus Wonders: Unveiling the Intriguing Marine World of North Sulawesi

Posted on July 22nd, 2025 by News Droid

Marine Marvels of North Sulawesi: Exploring Indonesia’s Diverse Underwater Life Indonesia has an abundance of strange marine critters coming in all shapes and sizes, and North Sulawesi, being at the heart of the coral triangle sits among the top of the charts with regards to marine diversity. When it comes to weird marine life, octopuses

Turning the Tide on Plastic Pollution: Murex Resorts Partners with No Trash Triangle Initiative

Posted on July 7th, 2025 by News Droid

The Coral Triangle is home to the highest marine biodiversity on the planet, but it’s also increasingly under threat from plastic pollution. At Murex Resorts, we’ve always believed that exploring our natural surroundings goes hand-in-hand with protecting them. We are committed to preserving natural treasures for future generations to enjoy. As part of this

Coelacanth spotted!

Posted on July 4th, 2025 by News Droid

The legendary “living fossil” was first discovered off the Southern African coast around 100 years ago. Back in 1997 marine biologist Mark Erdmann discovered the coelacanth in Manado, and one year later it was finally discovered that there is an Asian species of this legendary fish as well. Today, a specimen ended up in a

Melibe Colemani: The Elusive Ghost Nudi of North Sulawesi

Posted on June 28th, 2025 by News Droid

If you’re planning a scuba diving trip to Indonesia, there’s a good chance you’ve heard whispers of a translucent, alien-like creature lurking in the muck. Meet Melibe colemani, better known as the ghost nudi of North Sulawesi. This surreal, almost mythical nudibranch haunts the imagination of macro photographers and nudibranch lovers around the world.

Top 10 Dive Sites in North Sulawesi

Posted on June 17th, 2025 by News Droid

If you’re planning a scuba diving trip to Indonesia, North Sulawesi should be at the top of your list. This region is home to some of the most biodiverse and spectacular dive sites found anywhere on the planet. Whether you’re a macro enthusiast, a fan of colorful coral reefs, or a thrill-seeker chasing big pelagics,

Discover a Coral Paradise with Ocean Gardener and Murex Resorts in 2025

Posted on June 12th, 2025 by News Droid

Are you a coral enthusiast, ocean lover, or passionate diver ready for an unforgettable adventure? Join Ocean Gardener for an exclusive coral-focused dive trip in 2025, hosted in partnership with Murex Resorts in North Sulawesi, Indonesia. At Ocean Gardener, our mission is to educate, inspire, and restore — and there’s no better way to do that than

Protected: 5 Marine Animals to Spot on Your Scuba Diving Trip to Bangka

Posted on May 24th, 2025 by News Droid

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Turtle, The Most Popular Resident of Bunaken

Posted on May 20th, 2025 by News Droid

Exploring Bunaken: The World’s Best Wall Diving North Sulawesi has among the highest number of marine species in the world, combine that with impressive vertical cliff faces and crystal clear waters, we think it is fair to say that Bunaken National Park offers some of the best wall diving in the world! Diving Bunaken &

Capture the Depths: Renting Underwater Camera Equipment at Siladen Resort & Spa

Posted on May 20th, 2025 by News Droid

Underwater photography is becoming an ever increasingly popular pastime. Good quality camera equipment and underwater housings are becoming cheaper, more advanced and yet in many respects, easier to use. Many guests bring their own photography equipment so they can capture the amazing creatures that live on the famous wall dives of Bunaken Marine Park, and

Protected: Discover a Coral Paradise with Ocean Gardener and Murex Resorts in 2025

Posted on April 20th, 2025 by News Droid

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Protected: Family Matters: Introducing Chris & Jade

Posted on April 6th, 2025 by News Droid

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Conservation Success Story: Dr. Batuna & Bunaken Marine Park

Posted on February 27th, 2025 by News Droid

This is a conservation success story: Gazing out over the mirror-glass waters of Bunaken Marine Park, with its pristine island beaches and bustling coral reefs, visitors could be forgiven for seeing this region as the epitome of peace and tranquility. But it hasn’t always been this way. Securing protected status for these waters, and

7 mistakes to avoid during your first dive course

Posted on February 18th, 2025 by News Droid

Congratulations! You’ve made the exciting decision to begin your underwater journey. Whether you’ve chosen scuba diving, freediving, or are still exploring your options, your first dive course is a huge step toward a lifetime of incredible underwater experiences. But as with any new adventure, there are a few common mistakes beginners can make along the

Underwater photography: Awareness and Responsibility

Posted on February 18th, 2025 by News Droid

The Rise of the Underwater Camera: From Rare to Everywhere Twenty years ago, underwater photography was a rare and expensive hobby. Back then, only a few divers had the privilege of capturing the ocean’s beauty, using analog cameras with limited shots. Every photo was precious, and the opportunity to take a picture had to be

Packing List for Your Diving Trip to Indonesia

Posted on February 1st, 2025 by News Droid

So you’ve decided on North Sulawesi for your next diving trip. First of all, good choice! Located right in the center of the coral triangle, this idyllic tropical region is home to some of the greatest proliferations of marine biodiversity to be found anywhere on the planet. Now, with your tickets booked and bucket

Thank you Audrey!

Posted on January 13th, 2025 by News Droid

There are many different ways to express gratitude. For many, a simple “thank you” makes all the difference. When guests are checking out of our resorts, there’s plenty of hugs with many a “thanks for everything” whispered into our staff’s ears — sometimes even accompanied with a few tears! But Audrey from Indonesia took her

Nurturing the Next Generation: The Murex Student Internship Program

Posted on December 18th, 2024 by News Droid

At Murex Resorts, we are committed to supporting local communities, providing opportunities for young people to develop their skills and broaden their horizons, embodying values of excellence, environmental stewardship, and cultural pride. Aligned with this promise, Murex Resorts recently launched a student internship program in collaboration with Child Aid Papua, and welcomed two student trainees

Protected: Exploring North Sulawesi: A Diver and Photographer’s Paradise

Posted on November 29th, 2024 by News Droid

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