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Anilao: Macro Destination of the World

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Neil 2Anilao in the Philippines has become quite popular in the past few years, not only as a diving destination but also as a photographer’s haven for macro subjects.

As a branch of underwater photography, macro photography has evolved quite a lot in recent years as camera equipment becomes more sophisticated, dive sites that are associated with the activity are promoted more and more through social media, and new critters are discovered regularly. That is why Anilao is currently considered as one of the top diving destinations in the world, where you can shoot small creatures that are almost impossible for the naked eye to see.

Neil 3Local dive spotters in Anilao are given rock star status by most photographers for finding stuff they never imagined they would find on their own. These spotters use their knowledge of the subjects’ habitat, behaviour and food sources in order to find them. Another way that these people know where to find these creatures is through shared information – they pass on knowledge of what they have discovered to other spotters.

Neil 4As well as a wide range of critters, Anilao also boasts various dive sites. Each dive site offers different underwater landscapes from muck to wall to sloping reef. It’s the perfect place for beginners, advanced divers and those who consider themselves as adventure divers.

Want to find out more about underwater photography in Anilao? Email Neil at divestination_ph@yahoo.com.

A former Radio DJ and PR Specialist, Neil’s passion for the ocean made him dedicate his life to scuba diving. He is currently the General Manager for DIVEStination Philippines, a dive travel agency that specializes in dive trips around the archipelago and an active PADI Divemaster in Anilao, Batangas. He is also a Digital Underwater Photography Instructor and has attended a few workshops in underwater photography.

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Stahlsac dive bags and travel luggage are built for our community of divers, surfers, kayakers and outdoor explorers who need bags that are constructed with durability, toughness, and stahlsacthe highest quality the industry has ever seen. We were founded by one man determined to build better watersports and dive bags, and today, that mission is carried on by many. Adventure doesn’t just present itself; it requires discovery. When we design dive bags, we make sure they are tough enough for you to explore in all conditions—warm and cold, wet and dry—to the nearest and farthest reaches of the earth. And for those times you want to push the boundaries of adventure, Stahlsac dive bags make sure you can truly GO ANYWHERE.

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stahlsacThe most copied design in scuba diving, the Stahlsac Panama Mesh Backpack is the “original” design and features two high-density foam padded shoulder straps, extra durable polyester mesh, duffel bag handles and our unique zippered dry pocket inside that combines with a wet pocket outside. The bottom’s built from reinforced 18-gauge PVC nylon to combat the wear and tear of your active coastal lifestyle, and, as a bonus in every bag, we supply a 12″ x 12″ mesh drawstring satchel for extra stowing utility. Pack up your beach kit and go.

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For more information about Stahlsac bags, visit www.stahlsac.com/dive-bags.

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In a video recorded exclusively for Scubaverse.com, Jeff Goodman interviews Mark Spiers, CEO of new scuba diving training agency NovoScuba.

Find out more about NovoScuba at www.novoscuba.com.

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