by Miguel's Diving | Feb 29, 2004 | Marine Life
Perhaps for Leap Day (February 29th) a meter-long Devil ray (probably Mobula kuhlii) leapt on the tranquil waters of Tomini Bay to the delight of the boat crew. Its booming splash was heard underwater. These rays are smaller than the giant Manta ray (Manta birostris)...
by Miguel's Diving | Jan 19, 2004 | Marine Life
Cuvier�s Beaked Whales (Ziphius cavirostris) have been sighted five days in a row off the point where Miguel�s Diving takes guests for diving. Our staff and local fishermen report seeing one, three, and over five whales at a time. These whales appear when schools of...
by Miguel's Diving | Dec 10, 2003 | Marine Life
Miguel’s Diving has been drafted into the Indonesia Oceanic Cetacean Program. Program Director and cetacean expert Benjamin Kahn notes that Indonesia is located uniquely in the Indian/Pacific Ocean access for migratory whales. The program is run by APEX...
by Miguel's Diving | Oct 15, 2003 | Marine Life
Salvador Dali sponge is our name for the strikingly beautiful sponge found in Gorontalo. However, we now know its proper scientific name, Petrosia lignosa. Initial Discovery In May 2003, Miguel’s Diving flew Massimo Boyer to Gorontalo to take underwater photographs....
by Miguel's Diving | Aug 31, 2003 | Marine Life
Sarasvati anemone shrimp is actually a new species found in Gorontalo. Life of a Commensal Shrimp Life for residents of coral reefs can be hazardous. This is especially true for small marine life like shrimps. Some of the most beautiful ones find protection by living...
