Coron (Palawan) Underwater Part 1

Here are some underwater photos I took in the coral reefs of Coron, Palawan last week. Most of these photos were taken at World War II era shipwrecks of Japanese gunboats.  Since I am still gathering more information about corals and fishes in the photos, this post will be mostly a photo blog of the underwater world of Coron, a paradise for snorkelers and scuba divers.  Well, even if you are not into underwater activities like those, trying them out might get you hooked.

 

But before we proceed further, here are some important reminders in case you suddenly decide to go to Coron immediately after seeing these photos

1. The good places for awesome coral reefs can only be reached by hiring a boat in Coron town.  Or if the boat rental is too expensive, you may join a tour group and shell out around P1,200 (US$30).

2. Even if you can still snorkel or dive when its raining, a beautiful sunny day significantly helps with the underwater visibility especially for taking photos.  This effect is further highlighted when the coral reef is in shallow waters as the sunlight easily reaches the corals.  In my photos, you can easily see which ones were in shallow waters.

3.  There is a caveat though when swimming in shallow waters.  You can easily scrape or hit the corals, hurting you and the corals.  Please be careful.

4.  Watch out for the jellyfish here.  They may be smaller here, but their stinging cells can still pack a wallop.  Wetsuits and rashguards may help protect you against the smaller jellyfish.

Enjoy!

What are you looking at, Mr Fish?

I could not find Nemo, but here's one who may be related to him

The underwater world has creatures unfamiliar to most people,
(me included)

If you prefer to see fish, this is also the place to go to.

Appropriately named coral sea garden

The hull of the gunboat sunk almost some 68 years ago

I never expected Coron's marine life to be this rich and diverse

You will also find corals with a mesmerizing blueish glow

Scuba diving lovers?