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Verde Island Passage

Reef/Current
Depth: 5–35 mLevel: Advanced Open WaterNovember-May
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A passage fed by deep ocean currents, with spectacular wall diving. It is commonly called "the centre of the centre of marine biodiversity" because of its statistical position in counts of shore fish species.

Depth

5–35 m

Recommended level

Advanced Open Water

Average visibility

20 m

Called the "centre of the centre" of global marine biodiversity by scientists, with the highest concentration of species per unit area.

Sources consulted: DIVE Magazine; philippinedives.com

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Verde Island Passage: 59 documented species

Ecosystem

Reef

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Water temperature

27 °C

Current

Strong

Access

Boat

Best season

November-May

Recommended certification

Drift Diver

Approx. price

45 USD / dive

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Best season
November-May
Approx. price
45 USD / dive
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