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10 Cool Underwater Critters in Dauin | Philippines

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I spent a week scuba diving off the coast of Dauin and Apo Island in the Philippines 🇵🇭. We observed so many different creatures during the week, it was really an amazing experience. Below are my favorite underwater images from the week. Under the pictures, I listed the common and scientific names. I’ll post video of my dives in the next few weeks.

Diving and lodging was provided by the Atmosphere Resort. And I took these images with a Sealife Camera.

Nudibranch - Nembrotha Lineolata (Mating) Dauin, Philippines
Nudibranch – Nembrotha Lineolata (Mating)
Warty Clown Frogfish (Small Juvenile) - Antennarius Maculatus Dauin, Philippines
Warty/Clown Frogfish (Small Juvenile) – Antennarius Maculatus
Thorny Seahorse - Hippocampus Hystrix Dauin, Philippines
Thorny Seahorse – Hippocampus Hystrix (Pregnant)
Peacock Mantis Shrimp - Odontodactylus Scyllarus Dauin, Philippines
Peacock Mantis Shrimp – Odontodactylus Scyllarus
Saddleback Anemonefish - Amphiprion polymnus Dauin, Philippines
Saddleback Anemonefish – Amphiprion Polymnus (Protecting its eggs)
Wunderpus (Octopus) - Wunderpus Photogenicus Dauin, Philippines
Wunderpus (Octopus) – Wunderpus Photogenicus
Harlequin Shrimp - Hymenocera Picta Dauin, Philippines
Harlequin Shrimp – Hymenocetra Picta
Nudibranch - Hypselodoris Tryoni Dauin, Philippines
Nudibranch – Hypselodoris Tryoni
Napoleon Snake Eel - Ophichthus Bonaparti Dauin, Philippines
Napoleon Snake Eel – Ophichthus Bonaparti
Giant Frogfish - Antennarius Commerson Dauin, Philippines
Giant Frogfish – Antennarius Commerson

Here are images from my first trip to the Philippines in 2015 – Resort and Liveaboard.

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FROM THE DEPTHS

Tucked inside this cavern in the Seychelles, this whitetip reef shark moved in slow circles while snappers and fusiliers held their ground nearby. No sudden strikes. No chaos. Just a reminder that even one of the reef’s most efficient predators spends part of the day in low gear. Built like a starfish. Shaped like a tank.

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13 responses to “10 Cool Underwater Critters in Dauin | Philippines”

  1. cbartazo Avatar
    cbartazo

    Gorgeous photos! 👌

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    1. ScubaHankNYC Avatar
      ScubaHankNYC

      Thanks!! I’m so glad you enjoyed them!

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      ScubaHankNYC

      Thanks!!!

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  2. Laci Avatar
    Laci

    Fascinating animals!

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    1. ScubaHankNYC Avatar
      ScubaHankNYC

      There are so many more. These were just my top 10 🙂

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  3. Dave Ply Avatar
    Dave Ply

    Nice pics. I gather you’re happy with the SeaLife? Did the wunderpus give you a show?

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    1. ScubaHankNYC Avatar
      ScubaHankNYC

      I like the Sealife DC2000 for stills. However, I’m pushing it to its limits when I’m in Super Macro mode. As I get more comfortable shoot outside of auto modes. I’m looking at camera’s beyond the point and shoot segment. I would definitely recommend it as a good entry-level camera when factoring usability and price.

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      ScubaHankNYC

      Hopefully, I’ll have video of the Wunderpus up over the weekend.

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  6. D. Wallace Peach Avatar
    D. Wallace Peach

    Very cool critters. It’s an alien world down there. Love it.

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