APO Island

[syne09]

nakadungog nko ani nndot daw ni nga island....bag.o palang sad ko ni ad2 sa bahura nndot pud....ad2 ta nnu tanan!!!hahahah

[mangmagz]

mga pila pod budget ani? bcn nya d nata kauli.. heheh

[Miguel]

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APO ISLAND
Dauin, Negros Oriental

One of the Top 10 Best Diving Sites of the World

Apo Island is a small volcanic island, 7km off the southeastern tip of Negros Island in the Philippines. It is under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Dauin, Negros Oriental. It is considered as one of the Top 10 Best Diving Sites of the World. There is so much abundance of marine life that it has flourish significantly. This island whose beauty has captivated divers from foreign lands and lure them to travel from far distance just to see and experience its beauty first hand. Apo Island is also the first successful community managed protective area of which the island was ravaged before by illegal fishing methods but under the auspices of Silliman University, starting in 1982 it has transformed to which the island is now known today. This success has been replicated in other parts of the county and abroad.


PARADISE OF THE DEEP





















photos by: dachalan




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[Miguel]

ORIGINALLY POSTED BY jundem_dq63

Apo Island, located at Dauin, Negros Oriental, Philippines, is rated one of the top 10 dive sites in the world. Surrounded by hundreds of species of fish and marine life, the island is a jewel of the underworld. Spectacular diving is usually accessible at deep sea level, but a beautiful reef is found right beyond the shores of Apo Island Beach Resort. Apo Island Beach Resort is nested in a private cove within unique rock formations on a beautiful white beach. Please click on the below sections to view more information about Apo Island Beach Resort.

What to see here:
Moray eels, frogfish in different colors, many nudibranches, scorpion fish, devil fish, pipe fish, bat fish, seahorses, juvenile travellies, octopus, harlequin ghost pipe fish, harlequin shrimps, whiskered pipe fish, flamboyant cuddle fish, sea snakes and juvenile bat fish.

The main attraction are the schools of barracuda and the underwater hot springs as well as puffer fish, rabbit fish, cat fish, garden eels, leopard sweetlips, juvenile bat fish, ribbon eels, shrimps, crabs, flounders and nudibranches.

Mandarin fish, lionfish, scorpionfish, many nudibranchs, schools of catfish, freckled porcupinefish, big schools of yellow tail snappers, blue spotted stingrays, moray eels, ringed pipefish, crocodile fish, juvenile batfish, devilfish, ghost pipefish, frogfish, ribbon eels, twin spotted goby, double spotted lionfish, comet fish, blue ringed octopus, spanish dancer.

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Apo Island is internationally acclaim for its dive sites. Apo is only a 72 hectares volcanic rock island in the Mindanao sea, with population of around 700 and growing who are mostly fisherman and employee of the govt that help protect the Apo Island sanctuary.

There is a church, an elementary school and several sari sari stores for basic needs. There is no nighlife to speak off , I like it that way, no blaring karaoke machines singing "My Way" on the middle of the night.

Water is scarce, and expensive too, all drinking water are still coming from the mainland. The people are very friendly, and can speak conversational English, probably because of the foreign divers that frequent visit the place.

I truly admire the friendliness of the people of Apo and their willingness to help, people know as well when you arrive and what resort you are staying, hmm... that really shows how small the island is, local knows all new guests . The vendors are all interested to know when are you going home... why? for them to sell their "only in Apo" tshirt.

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Marine Reserve
The island boast of spectacular coral gardens and diverse marine life, prompting the government of the Philippines to declare it as a marine reserve.

Guidelines from the local govt ...

1. Entire island being a marine reserve, 500meters offshore from high tide mark, is protected from all fishing methods. Friendly reminder for divers, spear fishing is not allowed on this area.

2. For the coral reef "fish sanctuary" on the south east of the island, fishing is prohibited year round and it is highly encourages for snorkelers , not to step on the coral reefs, as its the habitat of small fishes. Once destroyed, its very hard for it to grow and be place for the fish.



Exciting island experience on the fish sanctuary area ..

1.There is a Clownfish city, for those fans of Nemo this is the place to go..spectacular, indeed a city.

2. A school of jack fish is a bonus to all divers and snorkelers. It is frightening at first, as I fear that a single bite from each of the jackfish, 2 seconds you are gone. That is just from my hyperactive imagination, jackfish didnt bite me, but they circle around for few moments, before it swim away.

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[Miguel]

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Apo Island Adventure

We went to Apo Island two years ago for a summer getaway. Here are some of the snapshots I've taken.



Apo Island from a distant view



Boat ride from Malatapay


On our way, a dolphin have crossed our path. A good sign.



Getting closer...



and closer...



closer.... (the excitement is mounting)



The white sand beach and spectacular rock formation can now be clearly seen



Lots of tourists, both foreign and local



Gorgeous rock



The eagle has landed... the sea is so clear that you could view its bottom



Inland perspective: the sea and the beach



White beach made of limestone and corals



A lot of divers



Marine Sanctuary


There are different parts of the island to dive and snorkel. The best one suited for snorkeling would be the Marine Sanctuary.



Left side of the sanctuary



Right side of the sanctuary



Snorkeling


Believe it or not but only 2 meters away from the shore there are already hundreds of fishes that will swim with you. I'm not familiar with its names but what I could recognized are the clown fish (thanks to Nemo) and a locally known fish as "molmol". It really amazes me how to be in close contact with these large number of fish in just shallow waters.

The true beauty of Apo Island lies not much on its topography but rather beneath its surface where an underwater paradise exists. Unfortunately though, my camera is not built to capture its hidden beauty. So here's a succeeding post that will give you a glimpse of the myriad of colors from beautiful marine lives flourishing in this paradise of the deep.




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[KASAAC]

layshooooooo!!! dili ni basta2x nga lugar laagan so dapat lang jud pangandaman...nus-a pa kaha ko kasuroy dira bro?

[Miguel]

Katong amoa bro kay di man kaayo gasto kay snorkeling ra man amo. Adto mi didto pagkaon ra amo dala. Abang ra mi snorkel, P50 ra basta local, mas mahal kung foreigner. Nya pwede pud ka abang life jacket. Malingaw ra man ka bisan snorkeling kay bisan mabaw pa lang kaayo pwerte na kaayong daghanang isda.

Ang mabayran ra nimo kay pumpboat back and forth, fee for snorkeling, balon, cottage, nya abang equipments.

[organizedchaos]

nice baya diri.. 2yrs ago mi niadto.. maka relax gyud nuon ka... wala lay kuryente ni basta buntag kay generator ra ni ilaha inig gabii... nalingaw kog saka sa light tower.. ok ra pud magdala kag food... dapat mag diving ka para sulit kay grabe ka bawd padung didto... if dili ka mo dive... adto nlng og sumilon or antulang... mao ra nang dagata...

[mr.sniper]

wow nindota aning lugara oi...

[danne1003]

mga pila pod budget ani? bcn nya d nata kauli.. heheh

kung day tripper ka mada ra ug 1.5k parehas sa amo sa una that's from cebu to the island na. if overnyt medyo mahal man ila rate sa stayhan gud. but it's worth it jud. nice ang water.