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Going Nudi In California: Part VII
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Mike Bartick returns home to California after an excursion to the Philippines. His home coming is very rewarding with many nudibranchs to be found in the 7th installment of his "Going...
When Titan's Attack - What Every Underwater Photographer Should Know
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Most underwater photographers who have spent any time in the Indo Pacific have come across the very photogenic Titan Triggerfish. They can be aggressive and have been known to attack divers
An Underwater Photographer's Guide To: Anilao, Philippines
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Mike Bartick heads to Anilao, Philippines to uncover its macro life
Coral Triangle Nations Vow To Protect The Ocean
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Leaders of six Coral Triangle countries promised to take action to safeguard the world’s richest marine resource and some 100 million people depending on it.
Fight To Save The 'Amazon Of The Oceans'
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This article by the Associated Free Press stresses the importance of the coral triangle. Divers will recognize the areas mentioned
An Underwater Photographer Guide To Palawan
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Another report about the underwater photographic experiences of South East Asia by DPG editor Matt Weiss. This time in Palawan, Philippines where he enjoys "botanical diving"
Rare Megamouth Shark Caught In Philippines
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So rare are these sharks that each of them is designated with a number
Smallest Whale Shark Ever Found ... Worth A Thousand Words
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15 inch baby whale shark is the smallest ever on record
Hundreds Of Whales Rescued In Philippines
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Fishermen and volunteers in the Philippines managed to rescue more than 200 beached whales
The 8th Celebrate the Sea Festival 2009
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The 8th Celebrate the Sea Festival 2009 will be held on June 12-14 in Manila, Philippines
Reef Check Philippines and Philippine-Micronesia Alliance Team Up
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Reef Check Philippines, Asia Divers/El Galleon Resort, SEAsia Kayak Tours & the PMA are proud to announce a Reef Check expedition to survey the magnificent reefs around Puerto Galera and Verde...
An Underwater Photographer's Guide to Puerto Galera
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DPG editor Matt Weiss continues his report on the underwater photography opportunities of South East Asia with an installment on Asia Divers and El Galleon Resort in Puerto Galera, Philippines.
Giant clams Make Come Back In Philippines
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Highly prized for its meat and decorative shell the giant clam had virtually disappeared from the Philippines, fished out by local and foreign fishermen.
Filipino Mangrove Scientist Is Hero Of Environment
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A Filipino scientist studying how to harvest shrimp in mangroves sustainably has been honored as one of Time Magazines "Heroes of the Environment 2008"
Thresher And Dog Sharks Need Help In Donsol
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Thresher and dog sharks are being heavily fished in Donsol, Philippines.
Nina Gains Stregnth In Philippines
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Tropical storm Nina maintains strength in Philippine oceans
Fisherman Saves Shark
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A fisherman in Davao saves stranded whale shark.
Philippines To Protect Threser Shark
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Batangas City has approved an ordinance that calls for the protection of thresher sharks
The Philippine-Micronesia Alliance Unveils New Website
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Our friends over at the Philippine-Micronesia Alliance have released an excellent new site.
Support For The Coral Triangle Initiative
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The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) in region eleven supports the Coral Triangle Initiative
Philippines Giant Clams 'Secure For Another Generation'
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Re-seeding programs on over 50 reefs are securing the survival of the giant clam for at least another generation, according to WWF-Philippines
Great Compact Camera Shots From A Dive Guide
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Our good friend Gunther Deichmann posted some great shots on his blog from a dive guide at Dugong Dive Center in Palawan Philippines. Our very own Matt Weiss just returned from Palawan raving about...
Celebrate the Sea Festival, Manila Ocean Park 2008
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The Celebrate the Sea Festival, in its 7th year and 2nd year in Manila, was staged from 13 June to 15 June at the Manila Ocean Park
Matt Weiss At The Philippine-Micronesia Alliance, Manila
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Matt checks in from Manila after spending a few fantastic days exploring the marine biodiversity in Puerto Galera at El Galleon resort
Matt Arrives At Dugong Dive Center, Palawan
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Matt arrives in Palawan at Dugong Dive Center in search for the Philippine Dugong - will he come back with the shots?
MadAbout Us Photo Competition Winners, Philppines
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MadAboutUs is a Digital Photography Competition held at least once a year for the promotion of Marine Ecological Awareness through Digital Underwater Shootouts in the Philippines.
PETA opposes new attraction Manila Ocean Park
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Animal rights advocate People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Asia-Pacific (PETA) on Wednesday voiced opposition against the country's latest tourist attraction, the Manila Ocean Park, for...
Foot Race Aims To Save Environment
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Public awareness for the preservation of the famed Tubbataha Coral Reef off Puerto Princesa, Palawan will be the focus of the Condura Race for Tubbataha on March 2 at the Fort Bonifacio grounds in...
Video: Donsol Whale Shark Festival
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Featured DPG pro photographer Jeurgen Freund sent us this great blog post about the Whale Shark Festival in Donsol
Celebrate the Sea Festival: 13-15 June in Manila
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OceanNEnvironment Australia is pleased to announce its collaboration with the Department of Tourism and the Philippines Commission on Sports Scuba Diving , to present 'Celebrate the Sea Marine...
Absorbing CO2 by Dumping Urea Into Ocean
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The Philippines government has approved an Australian company's plan to absorb excess CO2 by dumping massive amounts of urea in the Sulu Sea. Environmental activists say the dumping is a...
Wonders Of Celebes Sea
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BECAUSE of its location and geology, the Celebes Sea harbors marine species yet to be named or discovered, according to scientists.
Called the uA…aˆ?heartuA‚A? of the uA…aˆ?Coral Triangle,uA‚A?...
Scientists Bring Back Potentially New Species From Philippine Waters
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U.S. and Philippine scientists may have discovered new marine species in the world's most biologically diverse region, their expedition leader said Tuesday.
Dr. Larry Madin, who led the Inner...
Philippine Lake Is Dubbed World's Largest Septic Tank
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The Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA), overseer of the Philippines' largest freshwater body, on Tuesday called on all local executive chiefs of the cities and municipalities surrounding the...
Fishing Ban Protects Largest Coral Reef In The Philippines
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Reef fish and other marine species can breathe easier with the introduction of a fishing ban around Apo Reef, the largest coral reef in the Philippines and the second largest contiguous reef in the...
Philippines Bans Fishing To Revive Biggest Reef
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The Philippines has tightened laws banning fishing and collecting of species on the country's largest coral reef to help it recover from near destruction, the World Wildlife Fund for Nature said on...
Atienza To Call Envoys To Meet On Poaching
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Alarmed by reports of rampant poaching in Philippine waters, Environment Secretary Lito Atienza will call to meeting officials of the embassies of China and other countries to put a stop to what he...
UWP Mag Issue #38 Available For Download
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News, travel & Events,
North Sea Film Festival, Netherlands,
Small dive groups at Tasik Ria,
fishdb.co.uk web site,
East Midlands Underwater Photographers,
Photography recruitment website,...
Atienza Declares War On Poachers
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Environment Secretary Lito Atienza yesterday ordered an aggressive fight against poachers by vigorously pursuing their prosecution in a bid to stop them from returning to Philippine waters.
In...
Academy Of Sciences Previews Aquatic Display
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It's not a land shark, but how about a chance to see a shark on land? The California Academy of Sciences today is offering a preview of a brand new exhibit of rare aquatic life from the depths of...
Japan Coral Bleaching Worsens As Mercury Rises
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Conservationists are warning that if sea temperatures continue to be high, coral reefs off Ishigakijima island, Okinawa Prefecture, may develop more cases of large-scale bleaching.
Coral...
Bay Of Critters, My Favorite Dive In Puerto Galera
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7:00 AM early morning! Puerto Galera, 2006...
The marine bio-diversity in the Sabang area makes Puerto Galera one of the most popular muck dives in the Philippines. The 5km foreshore of...
The Bay of Critters, My Favorite Dive in Puerto Galera, Philippines
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The marine bio-diversity in the Sabang area makes Puerto Galera one of the most popular muck dives in the Philippines. The 5km foreshore of world-class dive sites is a protected area and marine...
International Scholarship Shores Up Coral Reefsu Future
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A new scholarship initiative at The University of Queensland's Australasian Centre of Excellence will help protect coral reefs around South-East Asia and the Pacific for future generations.
The...
Celebrate the Sea Marine Imagery Festival Philippines 2007
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OceanNEnvironment Australia is pleased to announce in collaboration with the Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Philippines Commission on Sports Scuba Diving (PCSSD), to present the 6th...
Coral Reef Regeneration After Culling Of Starfish In Thousands
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Divers, fishermen, environmentalists, octopus hunters, and volunteers have jointly captured and killed a total of 5,212 starfish from January to June, from the southern Luzon sea to save the...
Celebrate The Sea Marine Imagery Festival Philippines 2007
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OceanNEnvironment Australia is pleased to announce in collaboration with the Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Philippines Commission on Sports Scuba Diving (PCSSD), to present the 6th...
Crown-of-thorns Problem In The Philippines
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Recent data from various diver organizations citing the increase in number of the poisonous "crown-of-thorns" or known as "dap-ag" have alarmed the Department of Environment and Natural Resources...
Marine Resources Decline Alarming In The Spratly Islands
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Scientists attending the Joint Oceanographic and Marine Scientific Research Expedition in the South China Sea by the Philippines and Vietnam have found out the alarming decrease in the number of...
Celebrate The Sea Philippines 2007 Festival
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OceanNEnvironment Australia is please to announce the collaboration with Department of Tourism (DOT) and Philippine Commission on Sports Scuba Diving (PCSSD) to present; 'Celebrate the Sea Marine...
National Geographic To Document Philippines Deep Seas
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The National Geographic Channel is sending a team to the Philippines to make a documentary on species endemic in the country's deep seas, according to US Ambassador Kristie Kenney.
"They're...
Protests Against Philppine Mine Near Whale Shark Habitat
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Environmentalists held protests Monday in the Philippines, Hong Kong, and The Netherlands in a bid to convince international bank ABN AMRO to withdraw support for the controversial Lafayette mine...
Study Finds Island Fishing Unsustainable Everywhere
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Most of the world's island countries overfish their coral reefs and many will likely see their sole source of protein disappear within a few decades, says a new report.
The study of 49 island...
Philippines Govt Orders Removal Of Coral-eating Starfish
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The government has launched a campaign to rid the country's coastlines and beaches of the destructive coral-eating starfish also known as crown of thorns.
Environment Secretary Angelo Reyes...
Predator Starfish Threaten Coral Reefs In The Philippines
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An infestation of predator starfish is decimating large tracts of coral reef throughout the Philippines.
The spiny and toxic crown-of-thorns starfish are voracious predators that can wipe out...
Banned Marine Products Seized In The Philippines
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Government operatives have seized large quantities of banned shell products and dried sea horse that could worth millions of pesos in a raid in this city.
The confiscation was made last...
Crown Of Thorns Threaten Philippine Reefs
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global conservation group reported yesterday a "massive outbreak" of coral-eating starfish in various parts of the country, as the temperature continues to rise and tourists flock to...
Reminder: Xray-Mag Issue #16
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105 full spreads of HOT stuff in this, our biggest ever issue:
PHILIPPINES - Diving the Visayas. AMBON - the spice islands in Indonesia.
Protecting the Sharks: Wolfgang Leander + Rob...
Xray-Mag Issue #16 Available For Download
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PHILIPPINES - Diving the Visayas. AMBON - the spice islands in Indonesia.
Protecting the Sharks: Wolfgang Leander + Rob Stewart/Sharkwater movie. Divemedicine: Why antioxidants protects divers....
Less Than 50 Rare Dolphins Left
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Only about 47 critically endangered Irrawaddy dolphins may be left in Philippine waters, the World Wildlife Fund said on Thursday.
WWF-Philippines said the Irrawaddy dolphin was the most...
2007 Pew Fellows In Marine Conservation
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How will climate change alter life for those dependent on Alaska's Bering Sea and Australia's Pacific Ocean for their food, traditions and incomes? How can marine protected areas safeguard...
New Mollusk Species Found In Philippines
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A French-led marine expedition team believes it has discovered thousands of new species of mollusks and crustaceans around a Philippine island, officials and scientists said Monday.
Some...
Guidebooks On Puerto Galera, Philippines & Palau, Micronesia
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Tauchen, diving, inselhuepfen, island hopping, dive education, tech diving
and re-breather, dive site maps, environmental, scuba diving, the top
dive resorts and dive hotels, tropical beaches...
Tagged Green Turtle Migrates From Philippines To Vietnam
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The turtle's pace surely helped.
The Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau (PAWB) reported yesterday that its "tagging experiment'' helped locate a giant sea turtle, which ended up in...
Search For Companion To Chinese Boat Caught With Protected Species In the Philippines
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Environmental groups and beleaguered rangers of the Tubbataha National Marine Park on Friday challenged President Arroyo to stand firm in the case of a 30-man Chinese crew caught with hundreds of...
Over $55,000 In Prizes Up For Grabs, Less Than One Month Until Deadlines
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Never before have 2 international competitions associated with dive expos on opposite sides of the world cooperated to establish a complementary series of categories and prizing opportunities. The...
UnderwaterCompetition.com Deadlines Jan 7
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Over $55,000 in prizes up for grabs as Wetpixel.com and DivePhotoGuide.com issue a call for entries for 2 unqiue international underwater photo and video competitions!
Never before have 2...
Philippine Conservation Policy To Protect Asia's Coral Triangle
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President Gloria Arroyo has enacted a new national conservation policy for the Philippines to protect the archipelagic country's unique and rich nature, with initial focus on the heart of Southeast...
6 Asian Countries Sign Pact On Coral Reef Protection
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Seven government officials from six countries, including two from the Philippines, signed a declaration calling on the scientific community to work with local governments and community networks for...
Marine Biodiversity In The Philippines
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Marine biologist Dr. Kent Carpenter, coordinator of the Global Marine Species Assessment of the World Conservation Union, and colleague Dr. Victor Springer have recently completed a study that...
International And Thai Coral Reef Experts Met In Phuket
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Coral reef researchers from Israel, the Philippines, Italy, Britain and Thailand, gathered at a coral rehabilitation workshop in Phuket. Conducted during September 29th to today, the 4th of...
100 Years Needed For A 10th Of RP Corals To Recover
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It will take a hundred years to replenish a tenth of the country's damaged coral reefs, according to a marine scientist specializing on coral reef ecology.
At the rate the Philippines is...
BSoUP International Focus On Competition 2006 Winners
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BSoUP's second International Competition was judged at the Society's August meeting. Entries were received from Australia, Bermuda, Canada, the Cayman Islands, Egypt, France, Germany, Monaco, the...
Philippine Oil Cleanup Goes Low-tech
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Volunteers in the Philippines are getting shorn to save the shore. The cast-off clippings of human hair are going to be used to help mop up oil from a disastrous spill that has fouled beaches,...
Australia And France Agree To Clean Up The Philippine Oil Spill
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Philippines has asked France and Australia to pledge their help to clean up a massive oil spill from a sunken tanker, and they have agreed, President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo said Monday. Arroyo...
Greenpeace Begins Assessing Cost Of Guimaras Oil Spill
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NUEVA VALENCIA, Guimaras -- Environmental watchdog Greenpeace Sunday began assessing the damage caused by the Philippines' worst ever oil spill amid reports that the captain of the ill-fated tanker...
Philippines Oil Spill Deemed Natural Disaster
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Rescue workers battled on Wednesday to stop a huge oil spill from further polluting the central Philippine coastline as fishermen, smeared in the foul-smelling sludge, returned to shore with empty...
Rays Of Hope In The Philippines
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Nine manta rays were recently spotted for the first time in 20 years gliding through Basura, the internationally-renowned dive site in the Philippines.
"We were observing a group of seahorses...
The Deadly Sea Snail Venom That Will Take Away Your Pain
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A NEW painkiller based on the venom of a sea snail will be available in Britain from today.
Prialt, or ziconotide, is the result of more than 20 years' research by a scientist born in the...
Amazing Feat Of Green Turtle
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She was nicknamed Tumec 4, a female green turtle that was released from the Turtle and Marine Ecosystem Centre (Tumec) in Ma'Daerah here, on Aug 20, last year.
Her journey was tracked by...
Fleecing The Seas
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A strong message imparted by Sarangani governor Miguel Rene "Migs" Dominguez while visibly irked over the apprehension of a government employee who was caught red-handed with freshly...
Giants Of The Deep Bring Life To Quiet Phillipines Town
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Donsol, The Philippines - Cocooned in rural seclusion, this placid little town long kept a big but unintended secret: In the first half of the year, the sea swarms with the world's largest fish -...
1st Dive Guide/Spotter Workshop Held In Anilao
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On May 11-12, 2006 local dive guides and "spotters" for underwater photographers converged at Solana Bezo Resort (www.divesolana.com) of Anilao, Philippines to participate in a workshop organized...
Japan Picks The Philippines As Best Diving Spot In Asia
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The Philippines is set to receive an award from the Japanese government for being the best diving destination in Asia, DZMM reported Tuesday.
Philippine Tourism Authority General Manager Robert...
Coral Triangle, Indonesia: One Of The 7 Most Endangered Wonders Of The World
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Home to one of the most diverse collections of marine life in the world, the Coral Triangle extends from the waters of eastern Indonesia to Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, parts of Malaysia and...
New Xray Magazine Is Ready For Download
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X-Ray #9 Released today
FOCUS: PHILIPPINES: Dumaguate - Ligpo Island - Malapascua - Dauin - Profile: Phil Nyutten :: Guadalupe Sharks :: Worlds Deepest Wreck Dive :: Portfolio: Ray Troll :...
Investigation Reveals Boat Captain At Fault For Stranding Three German Divers In The Philippines
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The boatmen, who took three German scuba divers to the seawaters off Anda peninsula, were blamed for negligence that caused the near fatal accident of the tourists who were billeted in a resort in...
Critical Battle For Reefs In The Philippines
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Findings from a recent survey of coral reefs in the Philippines, reveal that their destruction continues, despite some conservation gains in parts of the coast. But these positive examples do give...
Greenpeace to Shell Out Green
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Greenpeace has been whacked with a $7,000 fine after it was determined the environmental group damaged a coral reef at a World Heritage site in the Philippines.
Greenpeace Apologises For Reef Damage
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Greenpeace has apologised to the Philippines and "mother nature" for the damage caused by its flagship Rainbow Warrior II to a coral reef.
The 55-metre schooner ran aground at...
The 7th Celebrate the Sea Festival - Philippines
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If you are shooting underwater then you must compete in A?a‚¬E?Celebrate the Sea Festival A?a‚¬aˆ? the most prestigious and richest underwater imagery competition in the Asia Pacific A?a‚¬aˆ?. Now...
Celebrate the Sea International Underwater Imagery Competiton
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8th Celebrate the Sea Festival
Asia Pacific’s Most Prestigious Underwater Imagery Festival
In association with the World Festival of Underwater Pictures Antibes
12-14 June 2009, Manila Ocean...
Diving & Resort Travel Expo 2010
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DRT SHOW 2010 will be held on the 16th-18th July 2010. DRT SHOW is International Diving, Beach Resort and Travel Expo. DRT SHOW is very much an effective diving and traveling event to both trade...
The 7th Celebrate the Sea Festival - Philippines
MONTHLY CONTESTS
If you are shooting underwater then you must compete in A?a‚¬E?Celebrate the Sea Festival A?a‚¬aˆ? the most prestigious and richest underwater imagery competition in the Asia Pacific A?a‚¬aˆ?. Now...
Celebrate the Sea International Underwater Imagery Competiton
MONTHLY CONTESTS
8th Celebrate the Sea Festival
Asia Pacific’s Most Prestigious Underwater Imagery Festival
In association with the World Festival of Underwater Pictures Antibes
12-14 June 2009, Manila Ocean...
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