Verde Island Passage Dive Site — Philippines

About Verde Island Passage

The narrow strait between Luzon and Mindoro, recognized as the "center of the center" of marine biodiversity on Earth. Over 300 coral species and 1,700 fish species have been documented in this nutrient-rich channel. Strong tidal currents create upwellings that support an extraordinary concentration of marine life from tiny pygmy seahorses to massive whale sharks.

Site Information

• Depth: 10–30 m
• Difficulty: advanced
• Site type: channel
• Current: تيارات قوية
• Best time: Nov-May
• Region: Philippines

Highlights

• Peak biodiversity
• Strong currents
• Pelagics
• Scientific significance

Marine Life at Verde Island Passage

• Thresher Shark
• Whale Shark
• Mandarin Fish
• Triggerfish
• Pufferfish
• Anthias
• Sweetlips
• Surgeonfish

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