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| | Sabang,
Philippines Scuba Dive Sites
 One really beautiful touch of scuba diving in
Sabang, Puerto Gallera, Philippines is that there is not a dive site that is
more than 10 minutes away. It is so laid back with a shore visit in-between each
dive allowing you to relax. When the next dive time comes, simply walk to the
boat (rib) and your equipment will be passed to you. A couple of minutes later
at the dive site, put your dive equipment on and then you are ready for the next
dive.
There is no swimming against the currents, as
if you experience one - go literally with the flow and when you surface the small
boat will be there to pick you up, everytime.
Dive Sites:
- Canyons
(Depth - 30m) A site where you'll
encounter the biggest fishes in Puerto Gallera
from huge giant Grouper to large schools of snapper, emperors, sweetlips,
barracudas, jacks, trevally and occasional sharks that make this an exciting
dive. Wonderful topography. The Canyons are prone to strong currents - it
can be a washing machine at times.
- Shark
Caves
(Depth
27m) A large overhang, which is a favorite spot for white-tip reef
sharks to rest during the day.
- Atoll (Depth
35m) A pinnacle emerging from the depth of a 110 feet up to 60 feet is the
habitat of rich marine life.
- Hole in the Wall
(Depth 12m) A place to see the tremendous variety
of corals which Puerto Galera has to offer where underwater photographers
are fascinated.
- Pink Wall (Depth
12m) Several small walls which are covered with corals that come in hues of
pink, orange and red.
- Monkey Wreck (Depth
45m) A 120 foot long vessel sitting at the bottom of a steep slope which
starts to descend from 25 feet.
- Japanese Wreck
(Depth 42m) you will see the remains of an old
wreck and two huge moray eels, also the home of schools of sweet lips.
- Sinandigan Wall
(Down to Depth 40m) A perfect multi-level
dive along a wall, a place where you see most of the species of infamous
subject for underwater photographers the "Nudibranchs". Plenty of
the larger fish too.
- Coral Cove Dive
(Depth 25m) One of our most beautiful dive
sites where you can see a large number of Puerto Gallera's 500 different
soft corals giant clams.
- Boulders
(Depth 25m) Large rocks from a bizarre
underwater world where divers wonder about nature.
- Light House Point (Depth
15m) A vast area covered by table corals. The place is considered a paradise
for photographers.
- Monkey
Beach
(Depth 20m) One of the most beautiful multi-level
dive sites of the Puerto Gallera area. Nice relaxed dive - ideal for
beginners.
- Sabang Point (Depth
25m) A good wall dropping down to 25, with stony corals, soft corals, many
fish and unusual invertebrates such as large cuttlefish and octopus. A ridge
rising to 5m is covered with more crinoids that are colourful and corals.
This makes a very pleasant night dive.
- Coral
Garden
(Depth
12m) At this location we spend up to 90 minutes under water, because it is
the most breathtaking encounter with the underwater world.
- Kilima Drift
(Depth 15m) In Puerto Gallera, you have
the chance to enjoy the currents. The entire area, along with its long
coasts, is perfect for an exhilarating drift dive.
- Verde
Island
Drop-off (Depth
40m ) A pinnacle protruding the surface on the east tip of Verde Is. A
vertical reef where you can circle on slack high. It is rich in coral life
schools of pelagic and chance to see sea snakes and frogfish. Always take
note of the underwater current - can be tricky.
- Manila Channel
(Depth 18m) Two small walls starting at 3m
and dropping down to 18m with a lot of hard corals and rich of diverse fish
life.
- St. Christopher Wreck
(Depth 24m) A 20m wooden hull liveaboard boat
sunk in 1995. Sometimes called the "Ambulance Wreck" because of
its white body paint and stripes. It has become a residence of some large
snappers. Way back to shallow portion keep your eyes open for a camouflaged
Harlequin Ghost Pipefish hiding behind a fan coral. If the current catches
you - you will end up on the speedboat in 12m. This little wreck is a real favorite
since giant frogfish reside here, watching large numbers of Sergeant-Majors
defend their purple eggs from opportunistic butterfly fish and wrasses.
- Sabang Ship Wreck
(Depth 18m) A wooden Chinese fishing junk sunk in
1993, directly on the house reef which
has turned into residence of friendly Batfish and Surgeon fish and
other reef dwellers. Surrounded by sand inhabited by stargazers and
flounders. A popular site for underwater photographers and an excellent
night dive.
- Batangas Channel
(Depth 18m) A site that offers unusual creatures
such as sponges, coral formations, eels, and even giant clams at 6m depth at
entry point.
- Dungon Wall
(Depth 24m) A nice multi level dive from
the bottom 27m up to 12m where it extends into the bay, lots of corals and
various reef fishes. Watch-out for the Trigger fishes during egg laying
season.
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Philippines Diving, Resort and facts -
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