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Great report about above water attraction in Malapascua and diving off Mactan Island. I been to Malapascua in 3 very satisfying trips but have never...
I have found out after more than 20 years of diving in different parts of the world, that the Philippines is the yardstick for measuring other dive destinations that call themselves "world class" but requires a fat wallet.
Location:
NJ, USA
Interests:
National park tours, foreign travel, museums, photography, etc.
Occupation:
I work to support my dive trips and equipment.
Gender:
Male
Certification Agencies:
NAUI, PADI, YMCA
Dive History:
Philippines (Tubbataha, Malapascua, Anilao, Panglao, Dauin/Apo Island, Puerto Galera, Ticao Island, Moalboal, Cabilao), Truk, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Galapagos, Tahiti, Thailand/South Burma, Cozumel, Utila, Roatan, Cozumel, Bahamas, Bonaire, Saba/St. Kitts, Baja California, British Virgin islands, Cayman Islands, Belize, Florida, NJ/Rhode Island/Maine cold water diving.
Certification History:
NAUI/PADI Certified in late 1980's. Divemaster since easter 1990's.
Certification Level:
Dive Master
# of Logged Dives:
500 - 999
Dive Classification:
Instructor / Assistant Instructor / Dive Master / Dive Con
Years Certified:
Ten Or More Years
Dive Equipment:
Underwater photo gear- Nikon D300 camera bodies (2), Nikon D70 camera bodies (2). Nikon 105 mm Nikor lens (2), Nikon 60 mm Nikor lens, Nikon 28-105mm D macro lens, Tokina 10-17 mm fisheye lens, Ikelite camera housings (2), Ikelite strobes (4 DS125, 1 DS160, 1DS 200), various Ikelite dome and flat ports, Ultralight Control Systems clamps/arms/adapters, various StiX floats, etc.
Dive gear- multiple equipment for warm and cold water diving.