Deep Blue Discoveries: Diving the Philippines!

Philippines

The Philippines is the perfect destination for gaining and perfecting new scuba skills while enjoying a wide array of underwater life and an easy-going atmosphere. Many of the dive sites feature fascinating formations from ancient lava flows. The Philippines represents the northern edge of the Coral Triangle. As such, it’s home to astounding biodiversity with 1200 marine species and 450 species of coral. Brimming with history, interesting food and jaw-dropping beaches, with residents who are regularly voted among the friendliest in the world, the Philippines should be at the top of your “must visit- must dive next” list. The Tubbataha Natural Park, also known as the Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park, is a protected area of the Philippines located in the middle of the Sulu Sea. The marine and bird sanctuary consists of two huge atolls and the smaller Jessie Beazley Reef covering a total area of 97,030 hectares. Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park is a marine protected area and world-renowned for it’s diving. It is home to more than 1,200 marine species, including sea grasses and algae, corals, sharks, rays, fishes, sea turtles, seabirds and marine mammals.