Verde Island Drop-off
A steep wall of gorgonians, soft corals and barrel sponges off Verde Island, about 40-50 minutes by boat east of Puerto Galera. Recreational dives run to about 40 m (the wall continues much deeper), with spadefish, tuna and banded kraits.
Facts
- Region: Puerto Galera & Verde Island Passage – Philippines
- Area: Verde Island Passage
- Depth: 5–40 m
- Level: advanced
- Current: strong
- Type: wall, drift
- Coordinates: 13.545, 121.068 (approximate)
- Highlights: tuna, snapper, sea snake, hawksbill turtle, gorgonian, barrel sponge
- Tips: Strong current and upwelling: advanced divers with a surface marker only.