Philippines, a diver’s paradise
With 7,107 islands, the
Philippines offers bodies of water, with highly diverse marine wildlife and seascape, for all kinds
of divers and dive enthusiasts to explore. This is making the country a popular
major diving hub in Asia.
The Philippines has
countless diving spots suitable for divers of different skills – from beginners
who are simply looking for fun recreational activities, to intermediate divers seeking new underwater
challenges to hone their skills and experts in search of new adventures.
At the top of the list
are Anilao in Batangas and the Tubbataha Reefs in Palawan, with its impressive marine biodiversity and
awe-inspiring vertical reef walls dropping to over 100 meters in depth. The
Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park was declared in 1993 a World Heritage Site by the
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for
its high density of marine species and the different kinds of birds and marine
turtles.
Anilao and Tubbataha
Reefs diving spots, favorites of deep and open water divers, host different
types of sharks, schools of fish, turtles and colorful corals.
For adventure-seekers
and history junkies, the Philippines also has many exciting seafaring stories
and countless sunken ships to explore such as World War II vessels, including
Japanese freighters and gunboats that have now become homes to various marine
species.
The country has ideal
training spots to sharpen the skills of neophyte divers. Cebu has underwater
caves, passageways and terrains teeming with marine life. Night diving is even
possible in a few areas. The open water in El Nido in Palawan and in Cebu are
favorite haunts of nocturnal creatures that look majestic in the moonlight.
The Philippines has the
most number of ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) Heritage Parks
and has been declared a Flyway Network Site, this refers to the network of
important sites used by migratory waterbirds throughout the flyway.
The Philippines truly
has so much to offer new and experienced divers, from Subic and Batangas in
Luzon; to central Philippines - Cebu, Bohol, Negros Island and Palawan; and
Mindanao - Davao and Camiguin, as well as points in-between.
Divers of varying
skills will enjoy amazing underwater discoveries underneath the crystal clear
waters of the Philippines. The Filipinos’ innate warmth and hospitality, as
well as unique Filipino offerings, will make the experience more fun.
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