Photo by Rantje Allen
Photo by William Tan
Photo by Rantje Allen
Photo by William Tan
Photo by Rantje Allen
Green turtle is a species only occasionally seen along Gorontalo’s dense coral reefs. Adult green turtles are strictly vegetarian and so live near sea grass flats. Those seen at Gorontalo dive sites are migrating between sea grass areas in western Gorontalo to those in North Sulawesi Province. Divers will usually see Hawksbill turtles here. Green… Continue Reading
Side gilled sea slugs are a delight to find during night diving in Gorontalo. Nocturnal Sea Slugs Nudibranchs usually have their gills exposed on the top of their bodies. But side gilled sea slugs have large plume-like gills tucked between the mantle and the foot. The gills are usually on the right side. They mostly… Continue Reading
That tumbling mass is really sea hare mating! Imagine the surprise of divers looking for critters at Sand Castle, one of Gorontalo’s muck diving sites. On the sand in shallow water were masses that looked like sea weeds, rocking back and forth in the gentle surge. In fact, there were patches of algae on the… Continue Reading
Viable marine protected areas are a crucial need worldwide. At Miguel’s Diving, our business model is based on ecological sustainability and community development. Gorontalo Marine Protected Areas During our early years of operation, Miguel’s Diving staff conducted a series of coral awareness campaigns. These took place in local schools, village halls and government buildings. We… Continue Reading
Miguel’s Diving Booth A83 The 9th Malaysia International Dive Expo will take place June 6 – 8, 2014. It is also called MIDE 2014. The location is Putra World Trade Centre or PWTC. The Exhibition has opens to the pubic daily at 10 a.m. It closes nightly at 7 p.m. The admission fee for adults… Continue Reading
Not a fictional cartoon super villain, but a real Black Manta Ray caused quite a stir in Gorontalo. A Curious Black Manta Ray Visits Divers Divers were enjoying a day of brilliant visibility when the dive master turned around and pointed. Behind us came the distinct flying motion of a manta ray. But this was… Continue Reading
Imagine seeing a jumping sailfish on the trip to a dive site. That’s what happened to a group of dive buddies from Singapore and Taiwan. While traveling to Buffalo Head Point dive site 2pharmaceuticals.com , Miguel’s Diving boat crew spotted a jumping sailfish. It jumped a total of three times. The crew carefully moved the… Continue Reading
Drift diving can be a delightful experience for scuba divers. Sometimes this type of diving is called current diving. Here are some tips from Miguel’s Diving. General Drift Diving Tips When diving in a current, the most important thing is to maintain neutral buoyancy and depth. You want to avoid contact with the coral reef… Continue Reading
After her recent diving trip to Gorontalo , Teresa Zubi has updated her Gorontalo Sulawesi diving page. Based on years of diving experience, her Sulawesi profiles are a must for both serious and new divers looking for an evaluation of diving these great locations.
