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 Asia Dive Site
the concept ...
Our aim is to put together the largest online collection of dive site information for the Asian region. This resource is being developed by divers for divers, we are still adding dive sites to our listings so if what you are looking for isn't online yet be sure to check back frequently or let us know. At the moment we cover Thailand, Burma, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines and the Maldives dive sites in detail. We will be expanding this site to include Korea, Japan, and the Andamans as soon as we can and are currently adding dive sites of Micronesia.
Latest added Asia Dive Site:
Guam : Apra Harbour
Most popular Asia Dive Site:
Philippines : Boracay
Coming soon ... Truk Lagoon, Saipan, Taiwan dive sites.
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Latest Asia Pacific dive news and marine ecology headlines:
Asian businessmen urged to protect Coral Triangle (Jan 20)
Palau makes a splash in 2010 (Jan 7)
Thailand's coral under serious threat (Sep 17)
Record mass dive in Indonesia (Aug 18)
Bali's Menjangan Island faces destruction due to fish bombings (Aug 6)
Puerto Galera Part II: More Sabang for the buck (June 8)
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 Asia Dive Feature : Puerto Galera Part II: More Sabang for the buck
One year on, the lure to return to Mindoro Island in the Philippines to sample its sub-aqua delights had been too strong to resist. The cluster of dive shops, restaurants and bars clinging to the shoreline of Sabang Bay slowly came into focus as the ferry from Batangas inched closer to its destination. For the next eight days I would explore the local islands and dive sites with the hope of discovering something new in this underwater wonderland ... [read on][photo gallery]
More Asia Dive Features:
» A scuba honeymoon in the Maldives
» Sampling Sabang's sub-aqua scenery
» Diving the Similans: Day trips from Khao Lak
» Diving with mantas at Hin Daeng and Hin Muang
» Myanmar's underwater wonderland
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 Asia Dive Hot Spot (May - July)
For some great easy access diving in crystal clear waters now would be the time to head over the Puerto Galera in the Philippines. Sabang is the hotspot where you can literally dive off the beach and find all types of dive sites from reefs to wrecks and a wide variety of marine life. Macro fans won't be dissapointed as the area is a haven for nudibranchs and other critters, big fish freaks can also get their fill on some of the deeper dives and drifts out at Verde Island. |
 Image of the month
Coleman shrimp.
(Periclimenes colemani)
[click to view the puerto galera dive photo gallery].
Dive site: Puerto Galera, Philippines
Camera: Sony DSC W80, Ikelite housing, Fantasea 44LED focus light.
Copyright: M.J. Young
[ Any photographers out there are welcome to send us your images ]
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 Diving in Asia
The coral reefs of Southeast Asia are said by conservationists to be the most important in the world as they are among the most diverse and productive communities on the Earth. Of the 800 different species of coral known to science, three-quarters are found in Asian waters. A rich marine ecosystem stretching over thousands of kilometers and crossing many countries makes this region the best on the planet for the scuba enthusiast.
Interactive Dive Map
The map below highlights dive regions that we have covered, click on each one to get a larger map and more information on the country. Each country also has area dive site maps that will link to a local map with descriptions of the dive sites. |
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