潜点: Verde Island Passage

关于 Verde Island Passage

The Verde Island Passage, nestled between Luzon and Mindoro, is celebrated worldwide as the "center of the center of marine shorefish biodiversity." This narrow strait boasts more species of fish and coral per square meter than almost any other location on Earth, including the Caribbean and the Great Barrier Reef. Its unique topography features reefs that ascend sharply from deep waters, forming dramatic walls, ridges, and pinnacles. These structures, coupled with strong tidal currents, funnel nutrient-rich water across the reefs, fostering an explosion of marine life. This makes the Passage an exceptional destination for both macro photographers and those seeking vibrant wide-angle reefscapes. The Passage supports an incredible array of marine species, from hundreds of hard coral species and clouds of reef fish like anthias and jacks, to celebrated macro critters such as nudibranchs, frogfish, and seahorses. Threatened species like green, hawksbill, and olive ridley sea turtles, along with humphead wrasse and giant groupers, are also commonly encountered. Exposed sites around Verde Island itself can yield sightings of pelagic species like tuna, mackerel, barracuda, and reef sharks. Typically accessed via day trips from Puerto Galera, the diving experience here is dynamic and rewarding. Strong currents are a defining feature, enhancing the biodiversity but also requiring more experienced divers. The sites offer a blend of exhilarating drift dives along coral-covered walls and detailed exploration of macro-rich habitats, promising a world-class underwater adventure.