Apo Island, Negros Oriental, Visayas, Philippines

Apo Island is a volcanic island covering 74 hectares in land area, 7 kilometers off the southeastern tip of Negros Island. The marine habitat around the island is a marine reserve. It has become a popular dive site and snorkeling destination with tourists.

Apo Island, Negros Oriental, Visayas, Philippines. Diving tour.  ( Picture taken by Gary )

At present, the island is home to over 650 documented species of fish and estimated to have over 400 species of corals. Most of the Philippines' 450 species of coral can be found here, from tiny bubble corals to huge gorgonian sea fans and brain corals.

Apo Island diving tour. Gary with Sea Turtle. ( Picture taken by dive master )

Information source : Wiki https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apo_Island