Southern Leyte

S

ogod Bay is a large bay in the
southern part of Leyte Island and
an extension of the Bohol Sea. It is
fully surrounded by the province of
Southern Leyte. The municipality of
Sogod is located at the head of the
bay so the bay has that moniker.
For divers, the waters are home to
a profusion of beautiful marine life.
As it is a bit off the beaten diver
path in the Philippines, the reefs are
considered to be uncrowded with
spots waiting to be found and
explored. It is known for having
some great macro sites with lots of
rare and unusual invertebrates and
small fish like tiny pygmy seahorses,
nudibranchs, frogfish and pipefish
to turtles, Napoleon wrasses and
reef sharks. The bay has also

recently been the focus of

swimming with the biggest of fish as

whale sharks are known to

seasonally frequent the area.

The bay has coral gardens, steep

dropoffs, cascading shelves and

walls, as well as black sand, which

is what macro buffs seek for the

prolific macro life.

Local dive resorts are dedicated to

marine conservation and have

sponsored marine protected areas

(MPAs) throughout Sogod Bay. The

bio-diversity of the marine

ecosystem offers visitors an

unforgettable and unique

experience.

Divers will find certified PADI

instructors and the knowledgeable

Filipino divemasters. Over 25

unspoiled dive sites are now

regularly dived. Underwater

photographers and videographers

are welcomed. For instance, at

Sogod Bay Resort, within ten to

thirty minutes of the resort there are

over 20 dive sites, including some

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Sogod

Bay

Southern

Leyte