Diving in the Philippines--The ultimate experience in marine biodiversity

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Published on Saturday, 21 January 2012 04:57

The Philippines offers some of the most spectacular diving on the planet. With over 7000 islands and varied landscape, the country is among the richest in the world in terms of biological diversity, and is considered a "biodiversity hotspot", according to Conservation International.

The aquatic attractions offer something for everyone: there are around 40,000 square kilometers of coral reefs to explore, home to 2,400 species of fish and 500 species of coral. Whale sharks, hammerhead sharks, sea turtles and manta rays are just some of the sea life to be found in Philippine waters.

Divers may also wish to explore some of the numerous shipwrecks scattered around the archipelago. Around 800 ships were lost in Philippine waters during the Second World War alone; these ships, along with many others from different eras, provide a wide array of dive sites of varying difficulty levels for beginners and experts alike.

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