PADI Open Water Diver Course North Sulawesi
Posted on October 4th, 2024 by News DroidAnyone who has learned to scuba dive will tell you: It is an incredible, life-changing experience. But how do you get started? What is the right course to take, and where should you learn? As a newcomer to the world of diving, it can be hard to know where to begin. In this article,
Recommendations for Reef-Safe Sunscreen
Posted on September 18th, 2024 by News DroidWhen diving or snorkeling on coral reefs, we all have a responsibility to tread lightly and minimize our impact on nature. And one of the most negative consequences of our interactions comes from sunscreen. These products have chemicals in them that can be harmful to sea creatures and disrupt the delicate balance of coral reefs.
The Most Recommended Reef-Safe Sunscreen
Posted on September 13th, 2024 by News DroidRecommendations for Reef-safe Sunscreen When diving or snorkeling on coral reefs, we all have a responsibility to tread lightly and minimize our impact on nature. And one of the most negative consequences of our interactions comes from sunscreen. These products have chemicals in them that can be harmful to sea creatures and disrupt the
Murex Manado Resort House Reef Diving, North Sulawesi
Posted on July 17th, 2024 by News DroidThe Murex Manado Resort House Reef is incredibly diverse, extremely productive, and literally just steps from the heart of the resort. When staying at Murex Manado, scuba divers, freedivers, and snorkelers have the luxury of choosing between boat diving trips or relaxing, taking it easy, and exploring underwater at their own pace. Whether your preference
Murex Bangka Resort House Reef Diving 101
Posted on June 26th, 2024 by News DroidFor many divers, snorkelers and freedivers, staying at a resort that has a good house reef is a major bonus. What could be better than taking your diving at a pace that suits you and by simply stepping out into calm, clear, and warm tropical water? At Murex Bangka in North Sulawesi, we not only
How to Get the Best out of a Family Diving Holiday
Posted on June 17th, 2024 by News DroidAre you planning your next (or first) family dive trip? It can be challenging to find a location, operator, and activities that appeal to all ages – and all family members. To assist you in your family dive holiday planning, in this Blog, we look at some simple steps and checkpoints to ensure that you,
Useful Indonesian Phrases for Travelers
Posted on June 17th, 2024 by News DroidIf you are planning overseas travel, it’s always useful to know a few key words and phrases in the local language before you leave home. In most countries, the locals appreciate it when visitors try to use local greetings and they are often more than happy to help supply some extra words to use too.
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Black waters: unforgettable night diving experiences
Posted on May 15th, 2024 by News Droid[Credit Ph. by Leandro Pager] Exploring the depths through night diving Blackwater night diving is a thrilling and rewarding experience that takes divers on a fascinating and surreal journey into the underwater world. This form of diving, offered with mastery and complete training by our Siladen Resort & Spa, leads participants to explore the ocean
Discover the world of freediving in our Resort: an underwater adventure in Siladen
Posted on May 15th, 2024 by News DroidThe concept of freediving is very easy to understand. If you hold your breath and dive underwater, you are free-diving. The experienced ones can spend several minutes underwater without coming up for air and may dive quite deep. Maybe you’ve always wondered… How can they hold their breath for so long and dive so deep?
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Explore the wonders of snorkeling in Bunaken Marine Park
Posted on May 6th, 2024 by News DroidSnorkelling is an amazing experience that allows you to explore the beautiful underwater world without the need for complex diving equipment. In the heart of Bunaken Marine Park, located at the coral triangle and renowned for its rich marine life with more than 390 species of coral living within the park’s boundaries, we offer a
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Manado City Tour — Explore the Capital of North Sulawesi
Posted on April 10th, 2024 by News DroidOur tour through Manado City takes you past all kinds of intriguing sites in North Sulawesi’s capital.Manado is home to around 450,000 people, and is one of Sulawesi’s bigger cities, second in size to the capital Makassar in the south of the large island. Preparing for the Manado City Tour The tour is a great
Fascinating Sea Turtle Facts: Hawksbill & Green Sea Turtles
Posted on March 20th, 2024 by News DroidThere is no doubt that there is something mysterious, enchanting, and humbling about diving with sea turtles. These ancient creatures, which have life spans to match our own, are one of the longest-living of all sea creatures. There are 7 known species of sea turtle in the world and 5 of these species can
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Anemone Fish and Anemones – Mutualism at its Best
Posted on March 7th, 2024 by News DroidThanks to Disney Pixarâs 2003 blockbuster âFinding Nemoâ, anemonefish are among the most popular fish in the world, however these beautiful fish and their symbiotic relationships with their host anemones have been a favourite among divers and snorkellers since we first started exploring the underwater world. Bunaken Marine Park is home to numerous species of
Queen of the Slugs – The Spanish Dancer
Posted on March 7th, 2024 by News DroidLife in the Underwater Realm: A Mirror of the Surface Life in the underwater realm is in many ways similar to life above the ocean. There is the food chain that begins with creatures getting their energy from the sun, and then those that eat them to get their energy, and then even bigger animals
Colourful Critters – The Ribbon Eel
Posted on March 7th, 2024 by News DroidFor the most part whilst muck diving, you need a keen eye to spot all the fascinating and bizarre critters that choose to dwell amongst the mud and rubble. Creatures like seahorses anchor themselves against rubble, robust ghost pipefish hide in the open, relying on their superb mimicry of free floating blades of sea grass.
April in Siladen – A Video by Dr. Giorgio Galassi
Posted on March 1st, 2024 by News DroidDr. Giorgio Galassi shared a video from his second trip to Siladen last April… The video features some of the marine life from the diving in Bunaken Marine National Park, which includes turtles, ornate ghost pipefish, reef sharks, vibrant corals, to the ground of Siladen Resort & Spa. We hope you enjoy the video, and
Frogfish: Masters of Disguise
Posted on February 29th, 2024 by News DroidExploring the World of Frogfish Frogfish: Fascinating and Elusive Underwater Predators Everyone has a favorite marine critter that they like to see underwater. For many of our guests, the various species of frogfish are at the top of the ‘to see’ check list. Frogfish (Family Antennariidae) are a type of anglerfish, which are so named
Discovering the Enchanting Cephalopods of Bunaken Marine Park
Posted on February 29th, 2024 by News DroidThe Diverse Marine Life of Bunaken Marine Park Bunaken Marine Park has an incredible variety of marine life. On our wall dives we can find the hugest tuna, right down to the tiniest sea horses, while on our muck diving sites we can find some of the craziest critters that dwell under the oceans. Of
Night Diving in Bunaken National Park
Posted on February 29th, 2024 by News DroidEmbracing Night Diving: A Dive into Bunaken’s Secrets Recently we have been having some fantastic night dives in Bunaken Marine Park. Night diving is considered by many dive enthusiasts to be the best way to really see the variety of life that inhabits the reefs, and night diving Bunaken will surely not disappoint! Sunset Dive
Ride the Waves: Stand Up Paddle Boarding at Siladen Resort & Spa
Posted on February 29th, 2024 by News DroidHave you been bitten by the Stand Up Paddle boarding (SUP) bug? SUP is almost like a cross between kayaking and surfing. Over the past few years it has become a popular pastime of summer vacationers, and Siladen Resort & Spa could not miss out on the fun! We have recently purchased two boards and
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What lies beneath: the bobbit worm
Posted on February 2nd, 2024 by News DroidA few years ago, a very difficult question was put forward to marine experts; how many species of animals and plants live in the ocean? In the year 2000, a huge census of marine life was put forward, combining the expertise of thousands of marine scientists from 82 different countries. The result: an estimated 230,000
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Dive Center Building
Posted on January 19th, 2024 by News DroidWe are very happy to present you our new dive center building. The building houses individual dive/snorkel lockers for every guest and showers on the beach. The post Dive Center Building appeared first on Siladen Resort & Spa Indonesia.