Resources Articles
- The Best Diving in the Philippines Month by Month
The Philippines has two monsoons, thousands of islands and a dive season somewhere every month of the year. Here's where to go and when, from the calm spring window in Batanes to thresher sharks in Malapascua, whale sharks in Donsol and critter season in Dauin.
- Is Initao the Philippines' Next Great Dive Destination?
Initao, a quiet town an hour west of Cagayan de Oro, has protected reefs, easy airport access and a rare Lembeh sea dragon found just next door. Is it the Philippines' next great dive destination?
- Cephalopods You'll Find in the Philippines
Once you're certified, it doesn't take long to fall for cephalopods. Philippine reefs and muck sites are some of the best places on earth to find them, from shape-shifting mimic octopuses and wunderpus to tiny blue-ringed octopuses and flamboyant cuttlefish. Here's who you might meet on your next dive.
- Dive Gear Review: Dive Rite’s XT4 Regulator, Built for Precision and Performance
When serious divers talk about regulators that feel like an extension of their own breathing,
- Inside the Reg Bag: What Veteran Divers Actually Carry
Open a veteran diver’s reg bag in the Philippines and you will not find a catalogue of shiny extras. You will find the few pieces they refuse to dive without.