Scuba diving in the Philippines! If there was only one reason, then the trotting globe would visit the second largest archipelago of the world, that's all.
Why, you ask?
Read the 8 interesting facts below and maybe your next question will be: why not?
1. The Philippines, in particular, a specific area in the Verde Island Strait between Mindoro Island and mainland Luzon, was named by experts as “the center of marine life biodiversity in the center of the world”. This creates an underwater museum of nature.
2 The whole complex of islands, including the Philippines, offers year-round diving sites. Thus, there are hundreds of dive shops that open 365 and 1/4 days a year, serving advanced technical adventurers, recreational divers and those who still get wet.
3 The Philippines is a major player in the Coral Triangle, which is defined by the WWF as "The Place of Unsurpassed Wealth, Importance and Beauty - Nursery of the Seas". A huge number of bright coral gardens around the islands offers the second and second picturesque meetings during diving.
4. Of the 7 species of sea turtles (locally: Pawikan) in the world, 5 of them are found by divers exploring the waters of the Philippines. These species are Green, Hawksbill, Loggerhead, Olive Ridley and Leatherback, which is the largest sea turtle found in the country.
5. Nudibrikanty - these sea slugs (and not slugs), which attracted the attention and imagination of divers around the world. In the vicinity of Puerto Galera, Malapascua and others. There are hundreds of types of nudibringes scattered in places such as the Wall of Sinandigan (Nudibrian Paradise).
6 To fully appreciate the Philippine scuba diving, it will take a longer calendar year. For limited dives, go to the best places. These are: Sabang in Puerto Galera, Malapascua in Cebu, Coron in Palawan, Anilalo in Batangas and Balikasag Island in Bohol and others.
7 LiveAboards are great ways to explore several areas in the Philippines. There are even trips that offer the so-called Visayan Safari, where most of them have to explore the diving sites. Such LiveAboards may even include a visit to the reef Tubbataha Reef, located in the protected National Marine Park Tubbataha Reef in the southernmost part of the Philippines.
8. Perhaps the best thing about booking diving in the Philippine Islands is the “silent moment,” which is actually felt as a dance, and between dives. Most areas See Record Number 6.
The next time you plan your scuba diving visit to the Philippines, do not forget about the above facts. You can go back home wanting more, but each visit will no doubt be a great experience.
