Abundant world diving spots, limitless treasure-like corals and richness in marine biodiversity
INCREDIBLE DIVING
Recently, Philippines shines as one of best diving spot of the world. Having the vast archipelago of seven thousand islands and locating in the epicenter of coral triangle, Philippines hosts the global center of marine biodiversity and richness 10% of world’s coral reef. Furthermore, scarce and endemic marine life could be easily found in this area such as Thresher shark, migrating whale shark, hawksbill turtles and vast nudibranch species. With the plentiful of attractive diving spot, here are highlighted diving spot that diver inevitably miss.
Moalboal is situated on the southwestern of Cebu. World travelers dream of visiting here for the sardine run experience. Imagining yourself swim alongside the swirl-like wall millions of sardine run, this could be one of magnificent moment one could achieve. If you are lucky, sometimes you able to witness the rarely found thresher shark hunting the sardine run for their dinner. The vicinity of Moalboal, Pescador island, also attracts divers to enjoy the swimming with underwater world marine life such as giant turtles, stone fishes, scorpion fishes and cute little white frog fishes. Beautiful soft corals here are very abundant and you can witness them within 5 meters down in this area.
Moalboal is situated on the southwestern of Cebu. World travelers dream of visiting here for the sardine run experience. Imagining yourself swim alongside the swirl-like wall millions of sardine run, this could be one of magnificent moment one could achieve. If you are lucky, sometimes you able to witness the rarely found thresher shark hunting the sardine run for their dinner. The vicinity of Moalboal, Pescador island, also attracts divers to enjoy the swimming with underwater world marine life such as giant turtles, stone fishes, scorpion fishes and cute little white frog fishes. Beautiful soft corals here are very abundant and you can witness them within 5 meters down in this area.
Tubbataha reef natural park is an UNESCO world heritage site situated in Sulu Sea near the Palawan Island. It is protected marine park and only be accessible via Tubbataha liveaboard. Inarguably, it is the best diving spot in Philippines for incredible vast marine animals such as Manta ray, sea turtles and numerous species of sharks.
Must-visit areas in Tubbataha are
Tubbataha reef natural park is an UNESCO world heritage site situated in Sulu Sea near the Palawan Island. It is protected marine park and only be accessible via Tubbataha liveaboard. Inarguably, it is the best diving spot in Philippines for incredible vast marine animals such as Manta ray, sea turtles and numerous species of sharks. Must-visit areas in Tubbataha are
Shark Airport where you can witness large number of sharks resting along the reef, side by side, as if they were airplane parked together.
Shark Airport where you can witness large number of sharks resting along the reef, side by side, as if they were airplane parked together.
Sea fan alley where you will enjoy the well-conditioned colorful gorgonian coral (sea fan) and cute pygmy seahorses.
Sea fan alley where you will enjoy the well-conditioned colorful gorgonian coral (sea fan) and cute pygmy seahorses.
Black rock where you can experience the families of giant shy Manta ray swimming like they are kites on the windy day.
Black rock where you can experience the families of giant shy Manta ray swimming like they are kites on the windy day.
Back to 24th September 1944 during World War 2, 24 Japanese ships were bombed by the US strike force. The vicinity of Sangat Island has the largest concentration of eleven sunken ships. The shipwrecks are well conditioned and give scuba divers an adventurous experience when penetrating to the dark parts of the shipwrecks. Mostly visited shipwrecks are
Back to 24th September 1944 during World War 2, 24 Japanese ships were bombed by the US strike force. The vicinity of Sangat Island has the largest concentration of eleven sunken ships. The shipwrecks are well conditioned and give scuba divers an adventurous experience when penetrating to the dark parts of the shipwrecks. Mostly visited shipwrecks are
Akitsushima which is the only warship in this Japanese fleet. Most divers visited her to explore the anti-aircraft gun and 4 mystery huge engine rooms.
Akitsushima which is the only warship in this Japanese fleet. Most divers visited her to explore the anti-aircraft gun and 4 mystery huge engine rooms.
Okikawa Maru which is the biggest ship in this fleet and it is one of the shallower wrecks. With the sufficient light inside, it is regarded as one of the easy penetrations for the divers.
Okikawa Maru which is the biggest ship in this fleet and it is one of the shallower wrecks. With the sufficient light inside, it is regarded as one of the easy penetrations for the divers.
Thresher shark, long-tailed shark, is one of the rarely founded shark in ocean. And it is vulnerable to extinction due to illegal fishing and water pollution. Thresher shark is shy but strong swimmer, and it loves jumping and shown itself to divers. However, Monad Shoal near Malapascua island remains to be the only place in the world where scuba divers can see thresher sharks almost every day. Consequently, Malapascua recently turns itself to be one of the best attractive dive destinations in Philippines and the world. The best time to witness this lively thresher shark is in the early morning when they are actively present themselves to divers and hunting small marine life for their breakfast.
Thresher shark, long-tailed shark, is one of the rarely founded shark in ocean. And it is vulnerable to extinction due to illegal fishing and water pollution. Thresher shark is shy but strong swimmer, and it loves jumping and shown itself to divers. However, Monad Shoal near Malapascua island remains to be the only place in the world where scuba divers can see thresher sharks almost every day. Consequently, Malapascua recently turns itself to be one of the best attractive dive destinations in Philippines and the world. The best time to witness this lively thresher shark is in the early morning when they are actively present themselves to divers and hunting small marine life for their breakfast.
Located just 2 hours from Metro Manila, Anilao turns to be one of the famous places for diving in Philippines. Nowadays, Anilao is considered a marine protected sanctuary and is also one of the best spots in the country for underwater wildlife photography. It is ranked third for muck diving in Asia, following the Lembeh Strait (Indonesia) and Mabul Island (Malaysia). And it is also popular for the unique black water diving, 100 meters down under the sea and it is suitable for advanced divers. Anilao Batangas is renowned for its many rare critters that you will encounter at the dive spots, particularly the small nudibranchs. Hence, macro photography on tiny ocean creatures is famed here. With the number of the first-class liveaboards, beachfront resorts, and dive centers found in the area, Anilao Batangas is a great destination for local and international divers.
Located just 2 hours from Metro Manila, Anilao turns to be one of the famous places for diving in Philippines. Nowadays, Anilao is considered a marine protected sanctuary and is also one of the best spots in the country for underwater wildlife photography. It is ranked third for muck diving in Asia, following the Lembeh Strait (Indonesia) and Mabul Island (Malaysia). And it is also popular for the unique black water diving, 100 meters down under the sea and it is suitable for advanced divers. Anilao Batangas is renowned for its many rare critters that you will encounter at the dive spots, particularly the small nudibranchs. Hence, macro photography on tiny ocean creatures is famed here. With the number of the first-class liveaboards, beachfront resorts, and dive centers found in the area, Anilao Batangas is a great destination for local and international divers.
