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Set off the coast of Sablayan in the Philippines, Apo Reef Natural Park spans 13 square miles. This protected aquatic ...

Coral reefs, vital for a billion people globally, face massive loss and potential collapse within decades due to rising ocean ...

It rewards divers with a majestic coral garden and barracuda sightings ... “It’s a great place to take photos of the reef’s turquoise lagoons and white sand beaches,” says Mahusay.

Some of the best stargazing spots in the world can be found at the Great Barrier Reef. While camping on an isolated island ...

Enjoy a unique swim-and-seek quest, marvel at mesmerising coral reef exhibits, meet an underwater Santa and discover the ...

The reef-building coral has a hard shell and creates coral ... of local diving store Urban Sports in April 2023 who posted photos on social media. Hiroya Yamano, a professor at the University ...