Diving Guide to the Philippines 2015

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snorkeling alone.
The corals in the Philippines are
healthy due to current flow, so be
well aware of the currents in the
area you wish to snorkel. Also,
some places have a lot of small
boat traffic. Its very dangerous to
snorkel around these lanes and the
fishermen really don’t look for or
expect snorkelers to be there. Carry
a flag or a float or, better yet, just
avoid the high traffic banca areas.
Snorkeling can be especially
rewarding at wild places with clear
water like Apo Island and
Tubbataha (along the tops of the
dropoffs). But make sure your
boatman knows where you are and
you both keep an eye on one


another as currents can come up
quickly here.

Conservation /Environment - This
country is making great strides to
protect it’s marine environment. It is
still far from perfect as there is no

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