Sardines
Every year an enormous school of sardines makes its home in the vicinity of the Moalboal reefs. A huge school has already been living around the island of Pescador for several months, and for a few weeks now, a second large school has set up camp at Panagsama. Once again, an impressive scene for divers to witness on every dive. This constantly moving ball of fish is rattled now and then by tuna or other hunters.
Whale Shark
Nature in its many facets. Schools of sardines are also a favourite on the menu of whale sharks. With two gigantic schools in the area, the chance of spotting a whale shark has increased considerably. Our guests diving the first three days of November got lucky on their first try, and emerged from the water super enthusiastic about their experience.
Unique animals
In addition to many sardines and a whale shark, there are naturally many other species living in these waters. A blue-ringed octopus (the most poisonous animal on earth) was recently filmed as it swam, but the divers were also treated to a leaf pipe fish sighting as well as ghost eels. Did you know that with its 2180 species, the Philippines is the area with the greatest variety of (underwater) species in the world?
What happened this month at Magic Island
John obtained his Advanced certificate, and Lisa, Mike and Carol are now the proud owners of Advances and Nitrox certificates. Edith passed her Open Water dive test, Koos took his 2500th dive and since it was William's birthday, he got a huge cake.
Magic Island Dive Resort
Arie & Desiree
Moalboal, Cebu
Philippines
www.magicisland.nl
