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APO Island Adventure

Apo Island is a volcanic island on the coast of Southern Negros and a preserved marine sanctuary founded by the people living in the island with the help of a professor from Silliman University, a private research university in Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental. A successful marine community based sanctuary and famous for its numerous sea turtles and rich underwater life. For those who want to go this turtle island, continue reading my blog post. Whether you're a diver or a snorkeler, here are some underwater adventure facts.
(c) Keila Verano
  • Apo island is not a nesting ground but a feeding ground for female turtles.  You can distinguish a male turtle from a female turtle by its tails. Male turtles have long tails like a wizard while female turtles have very small tails.
  • A home to over 650 documented fish species and estimated to have over 400 species of corals.
From Dumaguete City, we took an easy ride going to Bayawan and drop at Malatapay market in Zamboanguita. An easy ride in Dumaguete City refers to a multicab ride. Then we walked to the ferry station and paid for the Php 100 environmental fee, Php 300 guide fee for a group of four people. The ride to the island from the ferry takes 45 minutes and expect huge waves while going to the island. You will be welcomed with a unique volcanic rock formation. On the island, the snorkel gear and the life jacket costs Php 100 each. Aside from snorkeling and diving, you can also trek to the island's lighthouse. After a half day snorkeling, we took our lunch and went back to Dumaguete City.
(c) Keila Verano

Where is Apo Island

This 74-hectare island is 7 kilometers off the coast of Southern Negros and 30 kilometers off from the capital city, Dumaguete.
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