The Nudibranchs and flatworms of Ligpo Island

Staff · Issue 16, Dec/Jan 2003 · pp. 30–33

Products mentioned: Nikon F100, Ikelite Housing, 105mm 2.8 AF lens, Ikelite Substrobes 200, Fuji Velvia RVP135

30 It is 10 o’clock in the evening, I have just completed my second night dive. Although it has been an exhausting day, I exit the shore with a usual smile of delight. Again, the waters of Ligpo Island have not disappointed me. Ligpo always presents me with something new to discover, and I always finish an entire roll of film during each dive. Located 100 kilometers south of the Philippine capital of Metro Manila, Ligpo Island can be reached by a two-hour land travel and a 10-minute boat ride. With a tiny land area, the island can be circumnavigated in one dive. Divers love Ligpo for its magnificent drop-offs. On its south and west sides, huge coral fans stretch out against the water current. One hundred feet below, divers encounter seasonal pelagics; Ligpo is a popular destination for wall and recreational deep diving. Not known to many, however, it is also a haven for critters. The wat…