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Where is the best place to dive in the Philippines?
Philippines’ Best Diving Spots
- Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park – Highest Biodiversity.
- Anilao, Batangas – Best Muck Diving.
- Dauin, Dumaguete – All-In-One Luxury Destination.
- Moalboal, Cebu – Mind-Blowing Sardine Baitball.
- Puerto Galera, Mindoro – Beautiful Beaches + Diverse Dives.
- Anda, Bohol – Bohol’s Hidden Gem.
Where is the wreck diving capital of the Philippines?
Coron
Coron is considered the wreck diving capital of the Philippines. The surrounding bays hide a fleet of WWII wrecks sunk by the US Navy in 1944.
Why is Coron Palawan best for diving?
Limestone cliffs and white sandy beaches give way to turquoise water above healthy reefs, an intoxicating combination for divers and snorkelers alike. Furthermore, nearby diving on the Apo Reef system offers some beautiful sites, and together with Coron creates a fantastic combination trip scuba diving in Palawan.
What is the smallest shark in the Philippines?
Squalus montalbani
| Philippines spurdog | |
|---|---|
| Superorder: | Selachimorpha |
| Order: | Squaliformes |
| Family: | Squalidae |
| Genus: | Squalus |
What is Subic Zambales known for?
Apart from being a famous diving spot, Subic Bay is also known as one of the country’s 13th best bird-watching sites. For bird watching, visit the Magaul Bird Park located in JEST camp. It is a great place to take your kids to learn and have fun as they showcase bird’s life through several bird shows.
How deep is Tubbataha Reef?
750 m
It includes open sea with an average depth of 750 m and still displays a well preserved marine ecosystem with top predators, and a large number and diversity of coral reef and pelagic species.
Why is fishing not allowed in Tubbataha Reef?
Illegal fishing One current problem in Tubbataha is that Topshells, the protected shell species Trochus niloticus, are being stolen at night by people entering the park by boat from mainland Palawan.
What is the problem in Tubbataha Reef?
Human-induced climate change is perhaps the single biggest threat to the future of Tubbataha. Under stress, such as increased water temperatures and ocean acidification, corals may expel their zooxanthellae, which leads to a lighter or completely white appearance, termed ‘bleached’.