Coral Reef Safari – Verde Island Passage
Highlights:
A guided scuba day tour — Adventure dive the Verde Island Passage at the Islands of Calapan & Verde Island.
Make a positive impact by choosing resorts, dive shops & day tour operators in Puerto Galera that have made a conscious effort to support North Mindoro’s Marine Protected Areas to the benefit of the ocean and local communities.
In Puerto Galera, a diverse range of resorts and dive shops are available to choose from — Among these establishments, we collaborate closely with those that genuinely comprehend the significance of marine biodiversity and its preservation.
These resorts, dive shops and day-tour operators not only recognise the global importance of North Mindoro’s Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) but also appreciate it’s importance as an irreplaceable ecotourism destination.
They actively partner with us in endeavours such as hosting our team’s informative BlueTalk sessions that discuss the role of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in conservation and communities, and aiding us in generating funds to support MPAs for the long-term.
A Conservation Contributor is a resort or dive shop in North Mindoro that has chosen to show a genuine commitment to Marine Protected Areas by assisting with the funding of Blue Alliance Philippines through their business model.
For travellers, it offers the satisfaction of knowing that simply by supporting these businesses, they in turn support an independent non-profit organisation dedicated to marine protection, and that their trip has directly contributed to long-term marine conservation.
Green Fins is the only internationally recognised code of conduct for reducing the environmental impact of diving and snorkelling. It supports dive centres with practical solutions to improve sustainability and promotes verified eco-friendly operators online for tourists to choose from.
Resorts that have committed to supporting the protection and management of the North Oriental Mindoro MPAs as part of their business model by including a financial contribution in their standard pricing.
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Nestled along the remarkable Verde Island Passage, often referred to as the ‘Amazon of the sea‘, North Oriental Mindoro offers awe-inspiring dive experiences.
Embrace your passion for the ocean by becoming a citizen scientist during your holiday in North Oriental Mindoro.
Coral reefs are a vital marine ecosystem. In the North Oriental Mindoro MPA, they provide habitats, food and storm protection.
Marine Protected Areas are a regenerative tool for rewilding the ocean, allowing marine wildlife and habitats to recover and thrive.
Welcome to the Philippines’ newest emerging dive destination: the enchanting islands of Calapan, home to the scenic Tatlong Pulo Archipelago and Harka Piloto!
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