Here are some pix from Davao taken a few months ago. I usually spend plenty of time in Davao when in the Philippines, I really like the city and the diving is quite good. Add in Gensan and the wrecks of Coron and thats my top 3 list in the Philippines right now.
First are a few shots taken on Talicud in the vicinity of Babusanta and Angels Cove.
Looks like a warty frogfish, although it doesn't match the ID photos in the books I have.
There is a patch of coral where mandarin fish are almost always hiding during the day, with patience, they can be seen, although getting a decent shot is another story.
On the shallow wall that stops at around 60 ft in front of Babusanta, at the bottom is a small purple coral fan where few pygmy seahorses hang out.
Not sure about this one, maybe a sand perch? Saw it on a sunrise dive, after a couple of shots it disappeared under the sand completely.
A small file fish.
Now a couple from Samal island...
Interesting things during a full moon night dive at El Magic resort, including this hermit crab releasing eggs.
In front of Paradise Resort is this fairly new underwater sculpture by the local artist Kublai. Also worth checking out Ponce Suites, even if you don't stay there, the walls and most everything are completely covered with his artwork. Not a bad place to have a meal at the restaurant on the forth floor, with good views over the city.
First are a few shots taken on Talicud in the vicinity of Babusanta and Angels Cove.
Looks like a warty frogfish, although it doesn't match the ID photos in the books I have.
There is a patch of coral where mandarin fish are almost always hiding during the day, with patience, they can be seen, although getting a decent shot is another story.
On the shallow wall that stops at around 60 ft in front of Babusanta, at the bottom is a small purple coral fan where few pygmy seahorses hang out.
Not sure about this one, maybe a sand perch? Saw it on a sunrise dive, after a couple of shots it disappeared under the sand completely.
A small file fish.
Now a couple from Samal island...
Interesting things during a full moon night dive at El Magic resort, including this hermit crab releasing eggs.
In front of Paradise Resort is this fairly new underwater sculpture by the local artist Kublai. Also worth checking out Ponce Suites, even if you don't stay there, the walls and most everything are completely covered with his artwork. Not a bad place to have a meal at the restaurant on the forth floor, with good views over the city.
