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A Brief Description
Positioned on the western edge of the Pacific Ocean, along the Ring of Fire, the Philippines is the second-largest archipelago on the planet, with over 7,100 individual islands counted within its borders.
For hundreds of years the Philippines were a Spanish colony, but then were ceded to the U.S. in 1898, following the Spanish-American War.
One of the main focal points of battles between Japan and the U.S. during World War II, at the end of that war (in 1946) with the U.S. victory in the South Pacific, the Philippines attained total independence.
In 1992, after many years of negotiations, the U.S. finally closed its last military bases on the islands, and (in the view of many), the Philippines lost much needed revenue from that action.
The Philippines has one of the highest rates of deforestation in the world. At the current rate of deforestation it's been estimated that the country’s virgin forests are in danger of disappearing by 2010.
Tourism has never been a major industry in the Philippines, although Manila, beaches and resorts on some of the smaller islands, as well as rain forest tours remain popular.
 Climate The Philippines are very warm and humid throughout the year, and all are subject to seasonal monsoon rains (May - October) and (November - February).
Annual rainfall is heavy but varies widely. The greatest amounts fall along the mountainous east coasts of Luzon, Samar, and the northern tip of Mindanao.
The Philippines (especially the eastern coasts of Luzon and Samar) are subject to typhoons (July - October), and on average, 5 may cause significant destruction.
Between March and May, hot, dry weather prevails across the islands, with high humidity levels.
Temperatures in Manila range from 70° F to 90° F, with an average annual temperature of 80° F.
Mayon Volcano, Philippines! |
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20-30 June, 2012 Chris Huss and Mark Strickland Photography Philippines- Macatan to Apo Island |
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2010-07-28 |
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2012-06-20 |
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| In this incredible 10 night dive trip you will have the opportunity to work with professional photographers Mark Strickland and Chris Huss in personal underwater photography instruction. Non-photographers looking just to experience great diving amidst some of the richest marine life-systems on earth are welcome as well. Dive the Philippines Southern Visayas, Macatan to Apo Island June 20-30, 2012 |
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Photography Dive Trip Philippines- Borocay, Apo Reef to Coron with Mark Strickland and Chris Huss 2011 |
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2010-07-22 |
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2011-01-21 |
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Join professional photographers Mark Strickland and Chris Huss for an unforgettable 10 night dive trip. Experience some of the best diving in the Philippines, from Japanese World War II wrecks around Busuanga Island, to dives around Borocay and Carabo Island where sightings of Grey Reef Sharks, Whitetip Reef Sharks, Hammerhead Sharks, Manta Rays and Eagle Rays are all possible. These exclusive cruises welcome non-photographers! Plus FREE Nitrox! |
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