by Miguel's Diving | Apr 10, 2025 | Sulawesi Diving
Thysanozoon nigropapillosum is a dazzling flatworm. Yellow- or gold-tipped papillae cover its black body. Its body margin has bold white edges. Many Confusing Names Thysanozoon nigropapillosum at Mirabella dive site Thysanozoon nigropapillosum lacks a standard English...
by Miguel's Diving | Mar 11, 2025 | Marine Life
Risso’s Dolphins thrive in the deep waters off Gorontalo’s southern shores. One day, we spotted a large, active pod. Using a drone, we watched as they sunbathed, played, and possibly mated. Ghostly Apparitions Risso’s Dolphins (Grampus griseus) are a distinctive...
by Miguel's Diving | Feb 9, 2025 | Marine Life, Sulawesi Diving
Redlined Jorunna nudibranchs made a rare appearance in Gorontalo. During the required safety stop, divers hovered over a patch of sandy rubble as they rested for three minutes. Looking at the sandy bottom, they discovered a cluster of black Long-spined sea urchins,...
by Miguel's Diving | Jan 21, 2025 | Marine Life, Sulawesi Diving
Alligator pipefish are rarely seen, despite their size. Even more remarkable is to follow one as it searches for something to eat. Yet that happened one day in Gorontalo – and we have the video to prove it! A Mangrove Seed or a Blade of Grass An Alligator pipefish in...
by Miguel's Diving | Dec 5, 2024 | Marine Life, Sulawesi Diving
Striped Barracuda schools on Gorontalo’s shallow reef flats. Smaller and more cautious than its larger relatives, this species dazzles with its streamlined body. How to Identify Striped Barracuda Striped barracuda at a Gorontalo dive site In contrast to other...
