Wall of tuna - April 09, 2010
Today's wreck diving was postponed a bit for another pelagic encounter, this time tuna. As divers were getting ready to enter the water, sudden splashes disturbed the still surface of the ocean. Towards the new moon, minnows start massing for migration up the Bone River where Miguel's Diving has its docks. These minnows in turn draw pelagic predators. This morning's dramatic show was large Shipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) turning the water into froth because of their feeding, estimated at weighing 10-kilos. Not often seen in the water, these torpedo-shaped fish ignored the inquisitive humans who swam close enough to enjoy the beautiful blue scrawling towards the tail. Julianne, who is gaining a reputation in Gorontalo for pelagic encounters, described the experience as "a wall of tuna." The photo is from another encounter, that time with several Dogtooth tuna, which are often sighted by divers in Gorontalo.
Posted by Miguel at 02:47 PM
Snake blenny - March 26, 2010
Among all the wonderful creatures sighted this week while diving the hidden paradise of Gorontalo was a Snake blenny (Xiphasia setifer). Growing up to 50 cm in length this unusual blenny looks more like an eel. Miguel's Diving staff found this one lying on a shallow sandy bottom during a rest stop. Check out additional photos from John & Grace on our Facebook page.
Posted by Miguel at 05:39 PM
Whale Shark Testimonials - March 16, 2010
Recent guests post accounts of their encounters with whales sharks in Gorontalo on their blogs. Enjoy by clicking this link and by clicking this link and by clicking this link.
Facebookers can enjoy one-minute of Dav's video of a whale shark in Gorontalo by opening the Miguel's Diving Gorontalo facebook page.
Posted by Miguel at 08:54 PM
DEEP Indonesia - March 08, 2010
We at Miguel's Diving invite you to drop by the Gorontalo Hidden Paradise booth L8 at the upcoming DEEP Indonesia Exhibition at the Jakarta Convention Center. The exhibition opens to the public on Friday, March 12 at noon. It will be open on Saturday and Sunday at 1000. Each day the doors close at 2000 hrs. Be sure to see a great whale shark video shot by a guest this past weekend.
Posted by Miguel at 02:07 PM
What's big and spotted and swims by slowly? - February 24, 2010
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She screamed and pointed. Our dive master quickly turned to see what was behind him. Within a few meters was a seven-meter long whale shark taking a slow look at the divers. So much for our theory that whale sharks in Gorontalo swim close to shore around the new moon!
Posted by Miguel at 08:07 PM