Friday, October 4, 2013


worldatlas.com
Philippines
Now we shift gears and travel around the world to the Philippines. Which is located off the eastern coast of Asia. I personally have not traveled there but I have heard from numerous dive masters that it has some of the most vibrant reef systems in the world. It has been called a photographer's dream dive spot.

Puerto Galera

This dive site is located off of Mindoro Island and is one of the most popular dive sites in the Philippines. It is located near the most dive shops that take people out on dive boats; the most popular being Asia Divers. With 450 identified species of coral alone, it has some of the best marine biodiversity on the planet. It is a unique dive site due to the nature of the reef; there is something for everyone no matter what dive rank they are. It is a great novice dive as well as an advanced dive, also it is a photographers dream dive site. 

Expect to see:

  • Large coral formations
    Coral formation in Puerto Galera

  • Lots of small fish

  • Occasionally Moray and Ribbon Eels 

  • Snappers

  • Angel Fish

  • Parrot Fish 


    Not only is there a beautiful underwater world below the surface at Puerto Galera, but for the tired diver, there are hotels and resorts and soon as they return to the dive shop. Many of these hotels and resorts offer dive packages that one can purchase. Also, a short distance from this dive site, there are many wrecks that provide havens for aquatic life, including Sea Horses! (Dive Philippines).

 

 

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