Diving Guide to the Philippines 2015

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ne of the most popular and
isolated protected marine
areas of the Philippines, Apo Reef
is said to be the second-largest
coral reef area in the world. The
sites are now visited from all over
this region including Pandan
Island, Apo Reef Club south of San
Jose, Mindoro, (perhaps the closest
venue) and by speed boat from
Dimakya Island in Busuanga. Dives
such as Shark Ridge, Binangaan
Dropoff and North Wallare some
of the many attractions.



  1. Apo Reef
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    Location: Mindoro Straits
    Depth: 7-130 ft. (2-40m)


This is referred to as a “natural

park” and is one of the premier dive
destinations in the area. Not to be
confused with Apo Island, also a
well-kept undersea national park
near Dumaguette, this reef is in
open ocean just like its southern
counterpart, Tubbataha. This is a
reef system that offers many dive
sites and is good for anywhere from
one to five day liveaboard trips.

Spotted puffer at cleaning station

Apo Reef Natural Park
Photo © Arthur Kraft

Apo Reef

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