Photo by Rantje Allen
Photo by William Tan
Photo by Rantje Allen
Photo by William Tan
Photo by Rantje Allen
The marine environment of Gorontalo is currently on display, thanks to two great underwater photographers.Australasia Scuba Diver current issue features William Tan in its “Through the Lens” sections. Several of the photos were shot in Gorontalo including the full-page picture of a boxer crab with eggs in which embryonic eyes are visible through the egg casings.… Continue Reading
Miguel’s Diving was featured yesterday in Jakarta Post’s Weekender magazine. Writer Maria enjoyed her first trip to Gorontalo in October so much that she came back to spend her New Year’s break in Gorontalo diving. Thanks to JP editor Bruce for all the support and to Dan C, another guest, who provided the underwater photos… Continue Reading
We are proud to announce that Gorontalo is one of the featured dive destinations in this year’s prestigious Asian Diver Annual. Our facilities at Gorontalo Oasis Hotel are also included. This edition of the magazine is currently on sale in newsstands and bookstores.
Despite the bad weather over the last week that has hit many coastal locations in Indonesia, diving in Gorontalo continues as usual. Typically, inclement weather in other areas is moderated where Miguel’s Diving operates because we offer diving in Tomini Bay and are almost exactly on the equator. Last week of strong surface winds did… Continue Reading
Diving in Gorontalo never ceases to amaze guests of Miguel’s Diving. The other day our dive master spotted a Clark’s anemonefish fanning a large patch of mature eggs in order to aerate them. Unlike the reddish eggs of Saddleback anemonefish, these are golden green. The photo shows the pair of eyes in each egg and… Continue Reading
While out looking for a new muck site, Miguel’s Diving staff came across a Spiny devilfish (Inimicus didactylus). Although not as venomous as the deadly stonefish, devilfish will give anything touching its venomous spines a nasty shock. Devilfish are not only camouflaged but also like to stay semi-buried in the sand. This is one more reason for… Continue Reading
Miguel’s Diving just finished an intensive two-week underwater film shoot. The filmmaker managed to gather some excellent footage that included many of Gorontalo’s unique marine life. There was also some very funny footage of a Blackray goby getting his burrow cleaned out by his shrimp that literally kicked dust all over him. Then there was… Continue Reading
Count on diving in Gorontalo to have some wonderful surprises. Not only are guests enjoying typically flat seas and sunny mornings, but also visibility has been an incredible 25 meters. Even one surreal Salvador Dali Sponge in a corner of a wall was visible from the surface. But today after busily photographing six Bumblebee shrimps, we… Continue Reading
Miguel’s Diving was proud today to bring the first divers to the newly formed Olele Village Marine Reserve. Set aside by village residents themselves, the reserve protects about 300 meters of coral reef that includes its famous multiple towering pinnacles. This represents the culmination of the process begun about five years ago by Miguel’s Diving… Continue Reading
Our book Gorontalo Hidden Paradise was the theme of the annual book fair in Jakarta attended by scores of publishers and book lovers, which concluded today. Gorontalo Province had the stand directly in front of the entrance. The book’s author Rantje Allen from Miguel’s Diving spoke about the book’s development process and the special features of Gorontalo’s… Continue Reading
