It was in the province of Cebu that Ferdinand Magellan first set foot in Philippine soil back in 1521. Even before the Spaniards came, trade with the Chinese already flourished in the province.
by oko
I found this squat lobster beautifully perched on a feather star on a night dive in Moalboal, Cebu, Philippines.
Photocomp July '09 - Open
by EsperanzaM
Octopus in love, taken at Malapascua Island, Philippines.
Photocomp June '09 - Open
by EsperanzaM
This very well-camouflaged octopus was photographed off Malapascua Island, Philippines.
Photocomp June '09 - Open
by JimC
Tobies dancing around each other at Dauin, Philippines.
Photocomp June '09 - Open
by oko
Image taken at Tingo Point, Olango island, Cebu, Philippines.
Photocomp May '09 - Open
by DebiH
This little Toby seemed fascinated by his own reflection in my port! Dumaguete, Philippines.
Photocomp March '09 - Open
by AndrewM
Pufferfish in Mactan Island, Cebu Philippines. Casio Exilim zx 1200.
Photocomp February '09 - Open
by DebiH
Fantastic sunset dive just to witness the Mandarin Mating ritual, I just love these secretive little critters. Dumaguete, Philippines.
Photocomp February '09 - Open
by AndrewM
Close up of coral. Moalboal, Cebu Philippines. Photo taken with a Casio Exilim zx 1200.
Photocomp January '09 - Open
by JimC
This Moray Eel sprang up and scared the daylights out of me at Anilao, Philippines.
Photocomp January '09 - Open
by JimC
These Black-Saddled Tobies (Canthigaster valentini) seemed to be having a good time as they spiraled up through the water at Dauin, Philippines.
Photocomp January '08 - Open
by JimC
I saw this colorful Armina sp. sea slug in the muck at Dauin, Philippines. Of all the sea slugs I saw in the Philippines, this was one of the most colourful.
Photocomp January '09 - Open
by DebiH
This anemonefish keeping an eye on its eggs was captured at Ginila Na, Dumaguete, Cebu, Philippines.
Photocomp January '09 - Open