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Reef Surveys by International Team at Mike’s Beach Resort

Posted on May 15th, 2012 in Resort Life by Jacques

A small team of three scientists enjoyed a stay at Mike’s Beach Resort in Dauin during May while surveying the coral reefs of the area to research a selected group of marine invertebrates. The team, led by Howard Peters of the Environment Department at the University of York in the UK, was supported by Romell Seronay of Caraga State University in Mindanao, Philippines and Lizzie Huxley-Jones also from York.

The purpose of their research is to examine invertebrate population variability across differing complexities of habitat. Although much is known about the abundance of fish species and their dependence on habitats such as coral reefs, seagrass beds, mangroves etc., rather less is known about some invertebrate assemblages. The team has been visiting a number of sites across the Central Visayas in order to undertake sample censuses using both scuba diving and snorkeling.

Mike’s beach Resort was able to offer the scientists flexibility of travel to their selected survey sites, scuba support including air-fills and, of course, a relaxing and enjoyable retreat at the end of a day’s work. Once the surveys have been completed the data will be computer analyzed using statistics software and the results interpreted and published before sending to the authorities responsible for the regions surveyed who issued the permits. This information can then be used to direct future planning into marine conservation and the possible establishment or extension of marine parks to the benefit of biodiversity, reef health, and the enjoyment of divers, but also for the fishers who depend upon the reefs for their livelihood.

Mike’s Beach Resort fully supports all marine conservation that will enhance the reef environment at a time when so many are under pressure. We welcome the work of this Anglo-Philippine research group and are delighted they chose to stay at our resort.

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From Russia with Love

Posted on May 10th, 2012 in Resort Life by Jacques

Another busy week at Mikes Beach Resort just ended. Dmitry brought a group from his Scuba Diving Club “MegaDive” in St. Petersburg in Russia to Dauin to have a week of discovering the tropical water in the Visayas.

Dmitry is almost an old-timer when it comes to diving in the Philippines and has been traveling here numerous times for many years… finally the first time with us at Mikes Beach Resort in Dumaguete.

The “MegaDive” Club did their name justice and had multiple day-trips to Apo Island and Siquijor as well as some local dives in Dauin.

Dmitry met Mike already a few weeks earlier on a livaboard trip in Tubbataha. After a few days diving together they finally figured out that Dmitry’s next stop will be Mike’s Resort in Dauin.

Thanks for being with the Adventure Dive Shop at Mikes Beach Resort.

All the best and come again…

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It is Summer at Mike’s Beach Resort

Posted on April 25th, 2012 in Resort Life by Jacques

Summer time has arrived at our Beach Resort in Dauin. After being very busy during the holy season, we have now a bit more time to breath and enjoy the weather.

Summer here in Dumaguete means it is hot. There is no better place to cool down than on a relaxed dive and a dump into the pool.

The water is very calm and the visibility outstanding. Our dive-staff enjoys this time very much as everything slows down a little bit and some routine maintenance can be done to keep our equipment top – notch.

… Of course all under the watchful eyes and lovely smile of Joeann..

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If you are in Negros, just drop by for some quality time, if you are a bit further away, drop us a mail, jump into an aircraft, we will be at the Airport and pick you up.

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Whalesharks galore!

Posted on December 16th, 2011 in Resort Life by Mike

Recently we have been having the pleasure of the company of up to 6 whalesharks that have been hanging around near Sumilon Island. It has been an amazing experience for all as the whale sharks swim around you. Hopefully they will stick around a bit longer and we will get to see them again.

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From a duckling to a swan!!

Posted on October 10th, 2011 in Resort Life by Mike

The Adventure Dive boat is back and we can hardly recognize her! She has become a beautiful dive boat with loads of space and comfort for the perfect dive along Dauin Beach or Apo Island. Hope to see you all soon at Mike’s Dauin Beach Resort for diving and relaxing on the brand new Adventure Dive boat.

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Adventure Dive gets a new bow and engine!

Posted on August 1st, 2011 in Resort Life by Mike

Have a look at the pictures of Adventure Dive boat now, its bow is huge and finally the beautiful new engine arrived…….watching it being delivered was a certainly interesting:-)

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Adventure Dive boat stripped back to the essentials!

Posted on July 25th, 2011 in Resort Life by Mike

As you will see from the pictures the Adventure Dive boat is getting a major over-haul. She has been stripped back to the minimum and will pretty much be a new boat. Fingers crossed she will be back in the water for September.

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Apo Island School gets some supplies

Posted on July 24th, 2011 in Resort Life by Mike

A special thanks to Hans Hess for his very generous contribution which allowed us to meet the full materials requirements of Apo Island school at the beginning of the school year.

Apo Island school has an ongoing need for educational materials which we, here at Mike’s Dauin Beach Resort, have been supporting for several years now.

If you would like to help out with this please contact us via email at info@mikes-beachresort.com

Message from Hans

Hi Hilary and Mike, 

nice to hear from you and well done with the school supplies. Anything that
helps to kids to learn is an investment in a better future: better jobs, more
environmental actions, more happiness.
All my best from a rainy spot in eastern France

Hans  .....hoping to return next year to you