Diving in the Philippines--The ultimate experience in marine biodiversity - Best in Philippine diving

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Published on Saturday, 21 January 2012 04:57

Some famous diving spots in the Philippines:

Anilao, Batangas

Located three hours away from Manila, the 24 dive sites in Anilao contain some of the highest diversity of small marine creatures. The reefsystem boasts beautiful arrays of hard and soft corals, which in turn are home to numerous species of fish, crustaceans and cephalopods, such as the blue-ringed octopus and mantis shrimp; giant seahorses and schools of jacks also frequent the area.

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Anilao Diving
Asia Dive Sites, Focus on Anilao

Tubbataha Marine Park

This marine sanctuary is both a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the country's first national marine park; it is widely considered the best diving site in the Philippines. The dramatic coral formations that make up the Tubbataha Reef support around 1000 species of aquatic life, rivaling the Great Barrier Reef in biodiversity. Hammerhead sharks, manta rays, hawksbill sea turtles, and even whale sharks have been sighted in these waters. The best time to go diving in Tubbataha is from March until June, when the waters are calm and visibility is excellent.

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Tubbataha Reef
Asia Dive Sites, Focus on Tubbataha Reef

Subic Bay, Olongapo

Unlike other dive sites that are primarily known for their marine life, Subic Bay's main attraction is the six shipwrecks scattered around the bay. These include the 19th century Spanish gunboat San Quintin; the ex-USS New York, one of the most well-preserved dreadnought wrecks; and the Japanese luxury liner Oryoku Maru, sunk in 1945.

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