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Explore Busuanga Island
Busuanga Island, nestled in the Calamian archipelago of the Philippines, offers a unique diving experience that blends rich history and vibrant marine life. Known for its Japanese World War II wrecks in Coron Bay, divers can explore ships like the Okikawa Maru and Akitsushima. These underwater relics have become artificial reefs, home to a diverse marine ecosystem. The island's average diving depths range from 16 meters/52 feet to 26 meters/85 feet, making it accessible for divers with varying levels of experience.
Beyond the wrecks, Busuanga's waters are teeming with life. The island's coral reefs showcase impressive formations, including expansive lettuce corals and sponges, creating a colorful backdrop for shoals of fusiliers, snappers, and batfish. Divers may encounter red lionfish, scorpionfish, and the elegant imperial angelfish. The region also offers opportunities to spot gentle dugongs in the shallower parts, adding to the allure of the diving experience.
Whether you choose to explore from a dive resort or embark on a liveaboard adventure, Busuanga provides a captivating blend of adventure and relaxation. Its calm waters and exceptional visibility make it a prime destination for wreck specialty courses and unforgettable underwater explorations, promising an immersive dive into history and nature's wonders.
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Diving in Busuanga Island
If you are a wreck enthusiast, then scuba diving in Busuanga Island is the right place to be. Novice to tech divers can descend down between 5 meters to 40 meters/131 feet to 16 feet in the waters of Coron Bay to uncover treasures from the past. Ekkai Maru, Terukaze Maru, and Irako are only some of the incredible wrecks found in the area.
Aside from wreck dives, there are flourishing coral gardens. Coral Garden dive site is a protected area with calm waters, while Cathedral Cave offers a unique opportunity for some cave diving.
Top Wildlife Sightings in Busuanga Island
As divers descend into the shadows of the wrecks of Coron Bay, they may be delighted to find themselves surrounded by huge schools of barracuda, grouper and yellowfin tuna. Encrusted on surfaces are large lettuce corals, tunicates and clams with scorpionfish resting nearby in sheltered areas.
Large shoals of fusilier, snappers, and batfish congregate around the long-lost trucks, planes, and ships. In the calm shallow areas of Busuanga Island, dugongs come to feed on algae and seagrass much to the fascination of observing divers.
Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content
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Dugong
244 Sightings
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25
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Green Turtle
118 Sightings
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Total number of species: 28
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Clownfish
1.5k Sightings
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Total number of species: 12
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Lionfish
1.3k Sightings
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Total number of species: 130
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Butterfly Fish
606 Sightings
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Total number of species: 130
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Pufferfish
475 Sightings
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Total number of species: 100
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Parrotfish
421 Sightings
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Total number of species: 8
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Bannerfish
366 Sightings
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18
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Total number of species: 90
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Angelfish
287 Sightings
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Total number of species: 3000
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Nudibranch
285 Sightings
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The Best Months to dive in Busuanga Island
Busuanga Island diving is possible all-year-round yet, some wrecks are better to dive in some months than others. Akitsushima Wreck is best visited from January until June when the waters are calmer and the visibility at its best. Generally, the conditions are calm with minimal current but sometimes conditions can be choppier. Water is warm throughout the year but November to February are the coldest months.
