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    what shark-eating restaurants to avoid in the Philippines?

    Sharks die in agony by drowning and bloodloss after their fins are chopped off and they are tossed back into the ocean. Add to the list of restaurants in the Philippines who serve sharks fin. That way, by not eating or patronizing the restaurant (as a protest) will hopefully help cut down...
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    Philippine Marine life ID help?

    We ended up wreck diving in Coron, with a few wall and reef dives. I am going thru the photos (taken by Thom Jenkins) while carefully trying to color correct what can be saved, trying to color match from memory or visual references for accuracy. Take a look at the first 2 photos, the 2nd is...
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    Pinoy diving with disabilities

    Ah well, it had to surface at some point, this thing about me being a handicapped diver (also watersports nut). Thank you Caloy, for your kind words. It is easy at times and at the same time, not easy for things everyone else takes for granted. I have had some bad falls due to slippery tile...
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    ThornTree on Lonely Planet.com

    Hi all, You might like to check out the ThornTree community on Lonely Planet.com http://thorntree.lonelyplanet.com/ Some of the branches that apply to us Asia - South-East Asia Islands & Peninsula - general travel, etc Diving & Snorkelling A Life on the Ocean Wave - for the sailors...
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    Box Jellyfish season in Coron

    Hi all, Has anyone been diving in Coron last may or June last year? We're thinking of scooting off to Coron next Monday for a week+ of diving - Gutob bay and all that stuff. Would anyone have an idea when the Box Jellyfish/Sea wasp season in Coron kicks in? Do the deadly beasties breed like...
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    Kamusta from Manila

    Kamusta and hello from Cherrie in Manila. I've been paddling sea kayaks, snorkling and diving in the Philippines, Mayalysia and Singapore since 1992 and have been a member of the Singapore Club Aquanaut group. We have 7100 islands in my country, so there's always an excuse to play in the sea...
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