Unforgettable Diving Locations in Philippines

Want to feel the sensation of flying over the forest like a colorful or surface of the moon? The best option you have to do is dive. And in the waters of the Philippines, many of the world's coral species (400 of 500 species present) decorate a room crowded under the sea. They present with thousands of species of fish, and other interesting marine landscapes that will provide a memorable underwater experience for every diver.
1. Apo Island, Dauin, Negros Occidental
Sport Diver magazine named Apo Island as one of the 100 best dive sites in the world, and the manager in this protected marine area knows how to take good care to ensure that the waters around the island that bears maintain status.

Local residents also supported the initiative of scientists from the department of marine biology Sillliman University Dumaguete's this, by making this location as one of the protected areas and protected Philippine treated well. Although time was hit by tropical storm a few years ago, Apo Island remains the best dive sites even after the region to recover.
2. Monad Shoal, Malapascua, Cebu
The local fishermen no idea what to make shark-tailed whip with his tiny head was often entered in Malapascua Island waters. Now they know that the strange shark is the main reason divers flock to their small island, which is located at the northern tip of Cebu.

Herd the shark, usually found at depths, swim at Monad Shoal, where divers learn to float while waiting for them to come. Having entertained herd sharks, dive in Monad when the afternoon before, then now turn herd stingray underwater scenery will spoil. (Photo by Gutsy Tuason)
3. Anilao, Batangas
Ask any diver who is in Manila about the favorite dive sites in Anilao, and you'll probably get a different answer from each person. That's because it has Anilao dive destination for divers subscription tourists to vacation on the weekend, and there are dozens of dive sites to choose from based on your tastes and different levels of diving expertise. This site is a good shape to be a diving event during the year, with a very rich marine life and stunning underwater landscapes. (Photo by Gutsy Tuason)
4. The ruins of World War II, Coron Bay, Palawan
It is said that Japanese warships of the Allied bombers hiding by posing as an island. Each ship wearing a "skirt" that spread around it, allowing the ship to look like a mound of soil in the irregularly shaped enemy radar. But radar operators keen to see that the "island" is located in a slightly different location every day, and disguises it was finally revealed as well.

Today, the remains of some fateful wreck diving makes a very attractive especially for those who are fond of history. And if that does not impress you, kayuhlah your boat, the waters of Coron Bay offers a number of dives that are rich in biodiversity in the region. (Photo by Harvey Tapan)
5. Barracuda Lake, Coron Island, Palawan
Most divers went to Coron to dive at random, making the Barracuda Lake may be the most underrated dive sites in the Philippines. Found in Coron Island, which is a sacred place for tribal ethnic Tagbanua, Barracuda Lake is enriched by the thermocline and the scenery beautiful underwater landscape-along with monster-sized barracuda legends supposedly centuries old age and five times the size of a barrel of oil.

Although barracuda Barracuda Lake is very unlikely encounter, experience diving here still is not easy to forget: you'll feel as if you're flying over the surface of the moon, especially when you swim in the transition between the hot and cold water in these waters. (Photo by Harvey Tapan)
6. Ticao Pass, Ticao, Masbate
Known as "Manta Bowl," the waters of Ticao is a good place to see a herd of giant stingrays. The view from the giant stingrays gliding overhead divers is really amazing-even been found to par measuring more than six feet. They are not the only giant fish that you can see here: Whale sharks are often found swimming on their way to Donsol, where tourists flock to snorkel with these creatures. (Photo by Harvey Tapan)
7. Puerto Galera
A Spanish shipwrecks war era, not surprisingly, found in Puerto Galera (its name translates to "harbor Galleon") in the 1990s, producing a rich archeological treasures. Although almost certain that there are many other wrecks that have not been discovered, there is no other that can be dived galeon here - there are treasures here are found in more than 40 dive sites in the area, ranging from the simple and beautiful (Drop off in the Verde Island), to the downright dangerous (Washing Machine). Onshore, hardcore diving community formed in Sabang, although many tourists prefer a more relaxed beaches in Long Beach. (Photo by Gutsy Tuason)
8. Tubbataha Reef National Park, Sulu Sea, Palawan
Tubbataha is a national park and UNESCO World Heritage Site because it is the location of sources of biodiversity - that may be unparalleled in the world. With more than 600 species of fish, 360 species of coral, 11 species of sharks and 13 species of dolphins and whales, Tubbataha is more than just a valuable dive site, this place is an important part of the ecology of the underwater world. The divers are lucky enough to have a limited opportunity to visit this place to enjoy a perfect day of diving activities. Although the journey to here have fished very deep pockets (About a cost Rp31 million), many accredited dive company booked for months at a particular time. (Photo by Gutsy Tuason)
9. Honda Bay, Puerto Princesa, Palawan
Jika Anda merasa tidak memiliki uang puluhan juta yang dibutuhkan untuk memesan wisata menyelam di Tubbataha, berliburlah dengan kemewahan yang lebih terjangkau dengan menyelam di Honda Bay. Dengan keanekaragaman hayati yang tidak kalah dari Tubbataha (lokasinya berada di daerah yang sama), Honda Bay memiliki keuntungan yang dihiasi dengan pulau-pulau cantik dengan kilauan pantai pasir putih. Anda dapat mendatangi Honda Bay dalam satu hari perjalanan dari kota Puerto Princesa, atau Anda bisa menginap di Dos Palmas, sebuah resor mewah di Pulau pribadi Arrecefi. (Foto oleh Harvey Tapan)
10. Blue Hole, Romblon Island, Romblon
Do not worry if you've never heard of this one dive site. Even many local divers have never menyambanginya. Although located only about 70 km away from the number one tourist destination in the Philippines, Boracay, Romblon remains a province that has not been visited by many people, with diving facilities which has just formed. The most interesting place them so far is the Blue Hole, an underwater sinkhole where divers can gaze into the abyss. (Photo by Ducks Diving Romblon / Peter Eschweiler)

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