by Miguel's Diving | Oct 30, 2025 | Marine Life
Winged Pipefish are rarely seen. So, imagine our surprise to find a juvenile, complete with its distinctive wings! Coming a Coral Wall Tiny Winged pipefish Miguel’s Diving staff work diligently to discover the hidden secrets of Gorontalo’s coral-rich dive sites. The...
by Miguel's Diving | Sep 8, 2025 | Marine Life
Pinktail Triggerfish, stylish and sleek, delight divers lucky enough to see even one, especially fans of pink. Although only occasionally found in Gorontalo, its coloration is bright and distinctive. In the Pink A uniquely pink tail This fish’s body color is dark,...
by Miguel's Diving | Jul 26, 2025 | Marine Life
A most unusual fish divers see while diving in Gorontalo is the Black-Blotched Porcupinefish. Most noticeable are its large head and big eyes. Short, strong spines stick out from the back half of its body. Striking patterns of the Black-Blotched Porcupinefish Divers...
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...
