Murex House Reef

Murex House Reef is a convenient muck diving site directly in front of the Murex Manado resort in North Sulawesi, offering exceptional critter encounters just steps from shore. The volcanic sand slope descends gently to about 18 meters, hosting an impressive array of macro subjects: frogfish, blue-ringed octopus, mimic octopus, flamboyant cuttlefish, and countless nudibranch species. The dark substrate creates perfect contrast for spotting and photographing these tiny creatures, while the absence of current allows for unlimited dive time and patient macro photography. Night dives are legendary, revealing Spanish dancers, bobtail squid, and bioluminescent displays. The site is accessible to all certification levels and is particularly valued for its unlimited shore diving throughout the day and night. Murex House Reef demonstrates that some of North Sulawesi's best critter diving can be found right at your doorstep.