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One site in particular, Verde
Island South, are particularly beautiful coral
gardens and walls. In the shallower areas, just
before the drop-offs, you find intense coral gardens
crawling with life. The walls are covered with
a variety of both soft and hard coral species.
Along these walls, pelagic swoop in from the seaward
depth. Diving costs vary depending on the distances
traveled and the number of dives conducted on
a particular trip or day. Normally, dives range
between $20.00 to $25.00 per person per dive.
Twenty-four foot skiffs are used for diving.
Dive
Sites in Verde Island
The two most popular dive sites
are the DROP-OFF and the SPANISH GALLEON. The
Drop-off has excellent visibility, rich marine
life, and lots of soft corals. Dive planning is
a must because current is very fierce most of
the time. The Spanish Galleon lies off the shore
in 9ft/3m of water, the keel is being the most
obvious clue.
OTHER
ACTIVITIES
Aside from the diving, activities such as beach
and cove hopping is also possible and a tour to
the museum where displays of fascinating relics
from Chinese and Spanish shipwrecks that were
discovered in the area can be arranged.
Trekking would also be interesting for energetic
people.
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