Verde Island Passage
Called the centre of the centre of global marine biodiversity by scientists, with the highest concentration of species per unit area.
Depth
5–35 m
Recommended level
Advanced Open Water
Average visibility
20 m
Water temperature
27 °C
Current
Strong
Access
Boat
Best time
November-May
Recommended certification
Drift Diver
Approx. price
45 USD / dive
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
Location
See on the interactive map59 species documented in Verde Island Passage
Least ConcernBarracuda
Sphyraena barracuda
EndangeredNapoleón
Cheilinus undulatus
Pez mandarín
Synchiropus splendidus
Critically EndangeredTortuga carey
Eretmochelys imbricata
Critically EndangeredAlmeja gigante
Tridacna gigas
Anguila jardinera moteada
Heteroconger hassi
Anguila serpiente de bandas
Myrichthys colubrinus
Anémona alfombra gigante
Stichodactyla gigantea
Anémona disco
Discosoma nummiforme
Anémona magnífica
Heteractis magnifica
Babosa de mar verrugosa
Onchidium verruculatum
Bigeye de arrecife
Priacanthus hamrur
Ecosystem
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