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DIVING DUMAGUETE

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DUMAGUETE

Located on the eastern half of Negros Island just south of Luzon, Negros Oriental is a year-round scuba destination, located as it is outside of the typhoon belt. They country's top marine biology institue at the Siliman University, is found in Dumaguete, its capital, and for good reason, as it is proximate to excellent marine sites.

HOW TO GET THERE

Negros Oriental is accesible by land, sea and air transportation: It is one hour and 15 minutes by plane from Manila, and 40 minutes from Cebu to Dumaguete City, capital of Negros Oriental. There are daily direct flights from Manila and Cebu. There are also daily sea voyages to and from different points in the Visayas and Mindanao and twice a week to and from Manila.

DIVING SEASON

All-year round, outside of typhoon belt.

DIVESITES

Sumilon Marine Sanctuary

Sumilon Island, just off the southern tip of Cebu, lies approximately 12 kilometers northeast of Dumaguete City. On its western side is the Philippine's first marine sanctuary, which is the laboratoryfor marine biologists of Siliman University. who undoubtedly are inspired by its magnificent coral gardens and drop-offs. Crystal waters account for oustanding visibility. Varied and abundant marine life provide endless numbers of interesting dives for pleasure as much as for scientific observation. Sea snakes, turtles, sting rays, mantas, barracudas, garoupa, schools of jacks and even whale sharks - they are all here.

Apo Island

South of Dumaguete City is Apo Island which features walls and coral mounds. Pelagic fish frequent the area inclusing the black-tip and whitetip sharks. Care must be taken particularly during full moon as currents are strong and unpredictable. To reach Apo Island, one can take a 35 minute ride by outrigger from Zamboanguita, Negros Oriental.

Dumaguete

Another first for the country is Dumaguete's aritficial tire reef built from old tires and laid just off the beach in front of Dumagute City by marine biologists of Siliman University in 1977.

DIVE RESORT IN DUMAGUETE

Santa Monica Beach Resort

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