by Miguel's Diving | Oct 25, 2022 | Marine Life
Ecsenius yaeyamaensis, or the Yaeyama combtooth blenny, lives in only a few dive sites in Gorontalo. Miguel’s Diving staff know where to show divers this delightful fish. How to identify Ecsenius yaeyamaensis The distinct markings of Ecsenius yaeyamaensis The best way...
by Miguel's Diving | Aug 31, 2022 | Marine Life
Polydorella spionid worms crowded the upper surface of a sponge. Their feeding activity caught the attention of a Miguel’s Diving staff. Since they are super tiny, the sponge seemed to be covered by wiggling hairs. A Mystery Solved With such rich marine life, the...
by Miguel's Diving | May 4, 2022 | Marine Life
Blacksaddle fishfish is a cute, tropical fish found occasionally throughout Gorontalo’s coral reefs. However, its saddle patterning closely resembles a toxic pufferfish. Batesian Mimicry A natural phenomenon where a harmless species mimics a harmful one is Batesian...
by Miguel's Diving | Feb 17, 2022 | Marine Life
Sculptured Slipper lobster live in the coral rich reefs of Gorontalo, Indonesia’s hidden paradise. However, divers rarely see this crustacean because it is nocturnal. The Sculptured Slipper lobster at a Glance A slipper lobster in Gorontalo The Sculptured Slipper...
by Miguel's Diving | Jan 25, 2022 | Marine Life, Sulawesi Diving
Bodianus dictynna is commonly found in Gorontalo’s coral rich reefs. This species was scientifically described in 2006. Since it is only found in the Pacific Ocean, the common name is Pacific Diana hogfish. One Goddess, Two Species For decades, divers and fish...
by Miguel's Diving | Dec 21, 2021 | Marine Life
Entroprocta is a division of extremely small aquatic animals that mostly live in colonies. Their body shapes look like tasseled tulips on long stalks. Miguel’s Diving staff often find them. A Speckled, White Halo Entoprocta colony on a yellow tunicate In Gorontalo ,...
