<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Philippines Underwater]]></title><description><![CDATA[Philippine Underwater est un site dédié à la de réservation de plongée aux Philippines avec une sélection affinée des meilleurs centres du pays.]]></description><link>https://www.philippinesunderwater.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:59:23 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.philippinesunderwater.com/en/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Seasons and diving in the Philippines: Coron, Siargao, why are the seasons almost reversed between the West and East of the country?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amihan: the Northeast Wind The word “Amihan”  traditionally refers to a cool, dry wind coming from the northeast . In Philippine culture, it is associated with cooler temperatures, clear skies, and calmer conditions . Historically, fishermen and seafarers used this term to anticipate favorable sea conditions, especially along protected coastlines. Today, Amihan remains synonymous with the dry and stable season , making it particularly sought after for activities such as diving and travel....]]></description><link>https://www.philippinesunderwater.com/en/post/seasons-and-diving-in-the-philippines-coron-siargao-why-are-the-seasons-almost-reversed-between-t</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c3a54a9d6a4832dc402a17</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:05:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/94a107_8725438fcf3348dc9097da34100f2292~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Philippines Underwater</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Les saisons et la plongée aux Philippines : Coron, Siargao, pourquoi les saisons sont casiment inversées entre l'Ouest et l'Est du pays ?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amihan : le vent du nord-est Le mot “Amihan”  désigne traditionnellement un vent frais et sec venant du nord-est . Dans la culture philippine, il est associé à une atmosphère plus fraîche, un ciel dégagé, des conditions plus calmes. Historiquement, les pêcheurs et navigateurs utilisaient ce terme pour anticiper des conditions favorables en mer, notamment sur les côtes protégées. Aujourd’hui encore, Amihan est synonyme de saison sèche et stable , particulièrement recherchée pour les activités...]]></description><link>https://www.philippinesunderwater.com/post/les-saisons-et-la-plong%C3%A9e-aux-philippines-pourquoi-les-saisons-sont-casiment-invers%C3%A9es-entre-l-oue</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c3a1de653657f03d5c3e51</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:02:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/94a107_8725438fcf3348dc9097da34100f2292~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Philippines Underwater</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amihan vs Habagat: When Is the Best Time to Dive in Coron?]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you’re planning a diving trip to the Philippines, one question always comes up: when is the best time to dive in Coron? The answer comes down to two essential words you need to know: Amihan  and Habagat . These two seasonal wind patterns, unique to the Philippine archipelago, directly influence visibility, sea conditions, and your overall diving experience. Understanding these seasons means optimizing your trip and diving in the best possible conditions. Amihan: The Best Season for Diving...]]></description><link>https://www.philippinesunderwater.com/en/post/amihan-vs-habagat-when-is-the-best-time-to-dive-in-coron</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c39e338f7a30da90dda5c1</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 08:43:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/94a107_447877ec10b4437eaa097174b721a2b0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_640,h_591,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Philippines Underwater</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amihan vs Habagat : quand plonger à Coron ?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Si vous préparez un séjour plongée aux Philippines, une question revient toujours : quelle est la meilleure période pour plonger à Coron ? La réponse tient en deux mots essentiels à connaître absolument : Amihan  et Habagat . Ces deux saisons, propres à l’archipel philippin, influencent directement la visibilité, les conditions en mer et votre expérience de plongée.  Comprendre ces saisons, c’est optimiser votre voyage et plonger dans les meilleures conditions possibles. Amihan : la saison...]]></description><link>https://www.philippinesunderwater.com/post/amihan-vs-habagat-quand-plonger-%C3%A0-coron</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c39aa7dbf1d5b60130bc60</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 08:33:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/94a107_447877ec10b4437eaa097174b721a2b0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_640,h_591,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Philippines Underwater</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Verde Island Passage (VIP)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon of the oceans If you are looking for one of the most extraordinary diving destinations in the Philippines , the Verde Island Passage (VIP)  should be at the top of your list. Nicknamed the “Amazon of the Oceans” , this narrow stretch of water between Luzon  and Mindoro  is globally recognized for its exceptional marine biodiversity  and its vital role in the world’s ecosystem. Beyond its underwater wealth, the VIP is also a symbol of the oceans’ fragility in the face of modern threats....]]></description><link>https://www.philippinesunderwater.com/en/post/verde-island-passage-vip</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b4099d75a227ea4fc35742</guid><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:05:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/94a107_72bbd6a2c48e4e03b249bf8b6b64db9c~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Philippines Underwater</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Verde Island Passage,l’Amazone des océans]]></title><description><![CDATA[le "VIP" Si vous cherchez l’une des destinations de plongée les plus extraordinaires aux Philippines , la Verde Island Passage (VIP)  devrait être en tête de votre liste. Surnommée “l’Amazone des océans” , cette étroite bande d’eau entre Luçon  et Mindoro  est reconnue pour sa biodiversité marine exceptionnelle  et son rôle vital dans l’écosystème mondial. Mais au-delà de sa richesse sous-marine, le VIP est aussi un symbole de la fragilité des océans face aux menaces modernes....]]></description><link>https://www.philippinesunderwater.com/post/verde-island-passage-philippines</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b40362d1b1d9cdf212afbf</guid><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:48:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/94a107_72bbd6a2c48e4e03b249bf8b6b64db9c~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Philippines Underwater</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pangatalan Island: the island that proves coral reefs can be reborn.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Off the coast of Palawan in the Philippines archipelago, a small island of only a few hectares has become a symbol of hope for ocean protection. Pangatalan Island, once degraded by destructive fishing and deforestation, is now a true laboratory of ecological restoration thanks to the work of the Sulubaai Environmental Foundation. Behind this spectacular transformation: French entrepreneur Frédéric Tardieu, passionate about diving and an environmental advocate. An island that was once severely...]]></description><link>https://www.philippinesunderwater.com/en/post/pangatalan-island-the-island-that-proves-coral-reefs-can-be-reborn</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69aea52855bdd80c74037593</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 10:47:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/94a107_3dbdd080d84042f28de451f6615ce99c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_666,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Philippines Underwater</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pangatalan Island : l’île qui prouve que les récifs coralliens peuvent renaître.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Au large de Palawan, dans l’archipel des Philippines, une petite île de seulement quelques hectares est devenue un symbole d’espoir pour la protection des océans. Pangatalan Island, autrefois dégradée par la pêche destructive et la déforestation, est aujourd’hui un véritable laboratoire de restauration écologique grâce au travail de la Sulubaai Environmental Foundation. À l’origine de cette transformation spectaculaire : l’entrepreneur français Frédéric Tardieu, passionné de plongée et...]]></description><link>https://www.philippinesunderwater.com/post/pangatalan-island-l-%C3%AEle-qui-prouve-que-les-r%C3%A9cifs-coralliens-peuvent-rena%C3%AEtre</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69aea16d7bcffb82205e68fa</guid><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/94a107_3dbdd080d84042f28de451f6615ce99c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_666,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Philippines Underwater</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exploration des récifs profonds de Tubbataha : plongée scientifique avec Gombessa]]></title><description><![CDATA[En 2024, une nouvelle mission de  Gombessa Expeditions  , menée par le biologiste marin et photographe sous-marin Laurent Ballesta, s'est déroulée dans le parc naturel des récifs de Tubbataha, une réserve marine isolée située au cœur de la mer de Sulu, aux Philippines. Classé au patrimoine mondial de l'UNESCO, le parc protège deux grands atolls coralliens et le récif Jessie Beazley, formant ainsi l'un des écosystèmes coralliens les plus préservés de la planète. Si les récifs peu profonds de...]]></description><link>https://www.philippinesunderwater.com/post/exploration-des-r%C3%A9cifs-profonds-de-tubbataha-plong%C3%A9e-scientifique-avec-gombessa</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ac061f4c60ebc2f5041f51</guid><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 11:04:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/94a107_dfef3677b71743bd8e05593a24d505a7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_960,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Philippines Underwater</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exploring the Deep Reefs of Tubbataha: Scientific Diving with Gombessa]]></title><description><![CDATA[In 2024, a new mission of Gombessa Expeditions , led by marine biologist and underwater photographer Laurent Ballesta, took place in the Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park, a remote marine sanctuary located in the heart of the Sulu Sea in the Philippines. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the park protects two large coral atolls and the Jessie Beazley Reef, forming one of the most pristine coral reef ecosystems on Earth. While the shallow reefs of Tubbataha are well known among divers for...]]></description><link>https://www.philippinesunderwater.com/en/post/exploring-the-deep-reefs-of-tubbataha-scientific-diving-with-gombessa</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69abf435d66894c6d6f5beeb</guid><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 10:00:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/94a107_dfef3677b71743bd8e05593a24d505a7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_960,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Philippines Underwater</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[UPY 2026: Analysis of the winning photo from the Underwater Photographer of the Year competition]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Underwater Photographer of the Year (UPY) competition has revealed the grand winner of its 2026 edition. Australian photographer Matty Smith wins the title with  Rockpool Rookies  , a spectacular image showing two baby elephant seals discovering water in a rocky pool in the Falkland Islands. Beyond the touching aspect of the scene, the photograph stands out for its  highly advanced technical execution  . particularly through the use of an  over-under composition (split shot)  , a...]]></description><link>https://www.philippinesunderwater.com/en/post/upy-2026-analysis-of-the-winning-photo-from-the-underwater-photographer-of-the-year-competition</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69aa9a671579f653138bff71</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 09:13:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/94a107_5b07d41db4eb4b73b4e213d60f78ca1f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Philippines Underwater</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coron Wrecks in 3D]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sunken memory: when  Holger Buss  digitized the shipwrecks of Coron Bay in 3D Off the coast of Coron Island lies a silent museum. In the depths of the bay, dozens of World War II shipwrecks lie on the sand, frozen in time. For a long time, they were accessible only to divers lucky—or brave—enough to descend and explore them. Today, thanks to the patient work of German diver and photogrammetrist Holger Buss, these sunken ships can be explored in a different way: in three dimensions. His...]]></description><link>https://www.philippinesunderwater.com/en/post/coron-wrecks-in-3d-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69aa9a839a2c8a4fe2c544ec</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 09:12:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/94a107_59052fbb151d4e638d9552b69927fa24~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Philippines Underwater</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[UPY 2026 : analyse de la photo gagnante du concours Underwater Photographer of the Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Le concours Underwater Photographer of the Year (UPY) a dévoilé le grand gagnant de son édition 2026. Le photographe australien Matty Smith remporte le titre avec Rockpool Rookies , une image spectaculaire montrant deux bébés éléphants de mer découvrant l’eau dans une mare rocheuse aux Îles Malouines. Au-delà de l’aspect attendrissant de la scène, la photographie se distingue par une exécution technique très avancée , notamment grâce à l’utilisation d’une composition over-under (split shot) ,...]]></description><link>https://www.philippinesunderwater.com/post/photo-sous-marine-gagnante-upy-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69aa85eab5dd0587334885d2</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 08:02:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/94a107_5b07d41db4eb4b73b4e213d60f78ca1f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Philippines Underwater</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coron Wrecks in 3D]]></title><description><![CDATA[La mémoire engloutie : quand Holger Buss  numérise les épaves de Coron Bay en 3D Au large de l’île de Coron repose un musée silencieux. Dans les profondeurs de la baie, des dizaines d’épaves de la Seconde Guerre mondiale gisent sur le sable, figées dans le temps. Pendant longtemps, elles n’étaient accessibles qu’aux plongeurs assez chanceux — ou assez courageux — pour descendre les visiter. Aujourd’hui, grâce au travail patient du plongeur et photogrammétriste allemand Holger Buss, ces...]]></description><link>https://www.philippinesunderwater.com/post/coron-wrecks-in-3d-scan-diving</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a9ac549ce02ea2106a2e00</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:44:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/94a107_59052fbb151d4e638d9552b69927fa24~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Philippines Underwater</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>