Apo Island, Philippines - Island
| Apo Island, Philippines - Island | |||
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| Apo Island is a volcanic island covering 12 hectares in land area, 7 kilometers off the southeastern tip of Negros Island and 30 kilometers south of the Negros Oriental capital of Dumaguete City in the Philippines. The name "Apo" was derived from the a Filipino word which literally means, "Grandchild". The marine habitat around the island is a marine reserve, protected by the National Integrated Protected Area Act (NIPA) and under the jurisdiction of the Protected Area Management Board (PAMB). It has become a popular dive site and snorkeling destination with tourists. There are two resorts on Apo Island, both of which have their own dive centers: Apo Island Beach Resort and Liberty's Lodge. There is a ranger station and a lighthouse. See also: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apo_Island |
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| Diving Activity at Apo Island, Philippines | |||
| 6 dive sites at this City / Island: | |||
| Apo Island - Chapel Point | Apo Island - Coconut Point | Apo Island - Cogan | Apo Island - Katipanan | Apo Island - Largahan Reef | Apo Island - Rock Point West-East | |||
| 9 dives at this City / Island: | |||
| 396 | 397 | 398 | 399 | 400 | 401 | 406 | 407 | 408 | |||