by Miguel's Diving | Jun 17, 2024 | Marine Life
Longnose filefish are rare inhabitants of Gorontalo’s shallow reefs. But one lucky diver shot a video before they bobbed away. By Many Names The scientific name for this beautiful fish is Oxymonacanthus longirostris. That name means “long nose.” However, the English...
by Miguel's Diving | May 1, 2024 | Marine Life
Funnelweed, though found worldwide, lives in limited locations in Gorontalo. Divers certainly pass by without noticing. But scientists are researching it. Delicate scalloped algae Although funnelweed is a member of the brown algae family, its color here in Gorontalo...
by Miguel's Diving | Feb 6, 2024 | Marine Life, Sulawesi Diving
Duncanopsammia peltata or pagoda coral form immense colonies in Gorontalo’s healthy waters. Stunning Pagoda Coral Colonies One of Gorontalo’s ancient and stunning coral formations is pagoda coral. Giant plates form spirals, hence the common name denoting pagodas. The...
by Miguel's Diving | Jan 12, 2024 | Marine Life
Dendrodoris tuberculosa rarely appears on Gorontalo’s coral rich dive sites, despite its very large size. After years of absence, in late 2023 divers saw three in the same week! The Frilly Dendrodoris tuberculosa The first Dendrodoris tuberculosa Sometimes called the...
by Miguel's Diving | Dec 11, 2023 | Marine Life
Dead nudibranch is rarely seen. But one of our sharp-eyed dive masters spotted one along an unnamed section of coral reef. A Black, Fleshy Mass Miguel’s Diving staff are always looking for marine life to show to our diving guests. They are skilled in spotting small...
