{"id":19617,"date":"2025-01-08T12:49:55","date_gmt":"2025-01-08T04:49:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/?p=19617"},"modified":"2025-01-08T12:49:55","modified_gmt":"2025-01-08T04:49:55","slug":"best-diving-spots-philippines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/best-diving-spots-philippines\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Diving Spots in the Philippines"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Best Diving Spots in the Philippines<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>The Philippines is a diver&#8217;s paradise, with an abundance of stunning and diverse marine life, vibrant coral reefs, and crystal-clear waters. Whether you&#8217;re a seasoned pro or a beginner, the Philippines offers a range of dive sites to suit all levels of experience. In this article, we explore the best diving spots in the Philippines and why they are worth visiting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Article Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/best-diving-spots-philippines\/#Apo-Reef-Natural-Park\" >Apo Reef Natural Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/best-diving-spots-philippines\/#Tubbataha-Reef-National-Marine-Park\" >Tubbataha Reef National Marine Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/best-diving-spots-philippines\/#Anilao\" >Anilao<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/best-diving-spots-philippines\/#Malapascua-Island\" >Malapascua Island<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/best-diving-spots-philippines\/#Coron-Island\" >Coron Island<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/best-diving-spots-philippines\/#Donsol\" >Donsol<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/best-diving-spots-philippines\/#The-Best-Diving-Spots-in-the-Philippines\" >The Best Diving Spots in the Philippines<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/best-diving-spots-philippines\/#About-The-Author\" >About The Author<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/best-diving-spots-philippines\/#Purchase-my-exclusive-diving-ebooks\" >Purchase my exclusive diving ebooks!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Apo-Reef-Natural-Park\"><\/span>Apo Reef Natural Park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><br \/>Apo Reef Natural Park is a must-visit for any diver in the Philippines. Located in the western part of the Philippines, it is the largest coral reef system in the country and the second largest in the world. The reef system is composed of three atolls, and it is home to over 600 species of fish and an abundance of sea turtles, hammerhead sharks, manta rays, and more. The reef offers a range of dive sites suitable for all levels, from shallow reef dives to deep-wall dives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"425\" src=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Aerial_Photo_of_Apo_Menor_of_Apo_Reef_Natural_Park-1024x425.jpg\" alt=\"The Best Diving Spots in the Philippines Apo Reef\" class=\"wp-image-19618\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Aerial_Photo_of_Apo_Menor_of_Apo_Reef_Natural_Park-1024x425.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Aerial_Photo_of_Apo_Menor_of_Apo_Reef_Natural_Park-300x124.jpg 300w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Aerial_Photo_of_Apo_Menor_of_Apo_Reef_Natural_Park-768x318.jpg 768w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Aerial_Photo_of_Apo_Menor_of_Apo_Reef_Natural_Park-1536x637.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Aerial_Photo_of_Apo_Menor_of_Apo_Reef_Natural_Park.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"scuba-b4-h2-2\" style=\"margin-top: 10px;margin-bottom: 10px;\" id=\"scuba-950873706\"><div class=\"scuba-adlabel\">Sponsored Link<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9354033900485448\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9354033900485448\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"2393012471\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"false\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tubbataha-Reef-National-Marine-Park\"><\/span>Tubbataha Reef National Marine Park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/best-liveaboards-tubbataha-reef-philippines\/\">Tubbataha<\/a> Reef National Marine Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the best dive sites in the Philippines. The park is home to a vast array of marine life, including schools of colourful tropical fish, whale sharks, and manta rays. The reef is also a popular nesting site for sea turtles, making it a unique and breathtaking <a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/what-is-diving-experience-diving-expertise\/\">diving experience<\/a>. The dive sites here offer a range of experiences, from shallow reef dives to drop-off walls, with depths ranging from 5 to 40 meters. The park is only accessible by live-aboard dive boats, which offer a truly immersive diving experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-everlasting-sky-gradient-background has-background\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/best-liveaboards-tubbataha-reef-philippines\/\">Read More: Best Liveaboards for Exploring the Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park in the Philippines<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"766\" src=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Family-of-Dolphins-motion-focused-1024x766.jpg\" alt=\"Tubbataha Reef National Marine Park\" class=\"wp-image-19620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Family-of-Dolphins-motion-focused-1024x766.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Family-of-Dolphins-motion-focused-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Family-of-Dolphins-motion-focused-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Family-of-Dolphins-motion-focused-1536x1149.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Family-of-Dolphins-motion-focused-2048x1532.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Anilao\"><\/span>Anilao<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><br \/>Anilao is a small town located on the southern tip of Luzon Island, and it is one of the best places in the Philippines for macro diving. The area is famous for its diverse range of marine life, including nudibranchs, seahorses, and frogfish. Anilao is also home to a number of <a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/best-muck-diving-sites-for-macro-photography\/\">muck diving<\/a> sites, where you can spot bizarre creatures like the blue-ringed octopus and the devil scorpionfish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-everlasting-sky-gradient-background has-background\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba-diving-anilao-batangas-philippines\/\">Read more about diving in Anilao<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"582\" src=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/DSC08204a4.jpg\" alt=\"The Best Diving Spots in the Philippines Anilao\" class=\"wp-image-19619\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/DSC08204a4.jpg 450w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/DSC08204a4-232x300.jpg 232w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Malapascua-Island\"><\/span>Malapascua Island<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><br \/>Malapascua Island is a small island located off the coast of Cebu and is well known for its thresher <a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/a-guide-to-diving-with-sharks-thrills-chills-and-safety-skills\/\">shark<\/a> encounters. The island offers a range of dive sites, from shallow coral reefs to deep walls, and is home to a vast array of marine life, including schools of colourful tropical fish, sea turtles, and hammerhead sharks. Thresher shark encounters can be had at the famous Monad Shoal dive site, where divers can witness these magnificent creatures up close.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Anilao-Oct-11-2923.jpg\" alt=\"The Best Diving Spots in the Philippines \" class=\"wp-image-19621\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Anilao-Oct-11-2923.jpg 600w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Anilao-Oct-11-2923-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<iframe sandbox=\"allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin\" style=\"width:120px;height:240px;\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&#038;OneJS=1&#038;Operation=GetAdHtml&#038;MarketPlace=US&#038;source=ss&#038;ref=as_ss_li_til&#038;ad_type=product_link&#038;tracking_id=scubtechphil-20&#038;language=en_US&#038;marketplace=amazon&#038;region=US&#038;placement=1741040507&#038;asins=1741040507&#038;linkId=b7cd47bd8ded38a08d4e3ac31d849f5d&#038;show_border=true&#038;link_opens_in_new_window=true\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<iframe sandbox=\"allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin\" style=\"width:120px;height:240px;\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&#038;OneJS=1&#038;Operation=GetAdHtml&#038;MarketPlace=US&#038;source=ss&#038;ref=as_ss_li_til&#038;ad_type=product_link&#038;tracking_id=scubtechphil-20&#038;language=en_US&#038;marketplace=amazon&#038;region=US&#038;placement=0804852790&#038;asins=0804852790&#038;linkId=8cfaa8a1d8d36bedcfd24e8004f91464&#038;show_border=true&#038;link_opens_in_new_window=true\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<iframe sandbox=\"allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin\" style=\"width:120px;height:240px;\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&#038;OneJS=1&#038;Operation=GetAdHtml&#038;MarketPlace=US&#038;source=ss&#038;ref=as_ss_li_til&#038;ad_type=product_link&#038;tracking_id=scubtechphil-20&#038;language=en_US&#038;marketplace=amazon&#038;region=US&#038;placement=1973982188&#038;asins=1973982188&#038;linkId=7d2ba1369c49013a819f528e3d2c91b9&#038;show_border=true&#038;link_opens_in_new_window=true\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<iframe sandbox=\"allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin\" style=\"width:120px;height:240px;\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&#038;OneJS=1&#038;Operation=GetAdHtml&#038;MarketPlace=US&#038;source=ss&#038;ref=as_ss_li_til&#038;ad_type=product_link&#038;tracking_id=scubtechphil-20&#038;language=en_US&#038;marketplace=amazon&#038;region=US&#038;placement=0794601332&#038;asins=0794601332&#038;linkId=d3e4aad71e1b090239b46c0c06073a12&#038;show_border=true&#038;link_opens_in_new_window=true\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"scuba-b4-h2-3\" style=\"margin-top: 10px;margin-bottom: 10px;\" id=\"scuba-2914417787\"><div class=\"scuba-adlabel\">Sponsored Link<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9354033900485448\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9354033900485448\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"6151212517\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"false\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Coron-Island\"><\/span>Coron Island<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/the-shipwrecks-of-coron-wreck-diving-philippines\/\">Coron<\/a> Island is located in the Calamian Islands and is famous for its WWII shipwrecks. The island is home to a number of dive sites that offer a glimpse into the past, with wrecks such as the Irako, Akitsushima, and the Okikawa Maru. The wrecks teem with marine life and offer a unique and exciting diving experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1020\" height=\"770\" src=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Andy-Davis-Sidemount-Diving-181-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19622\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Andy-Davis-Sidemount-Diving-181-2.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Andy-Davis-Sidemount-Diving-181-2-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Andy-Davis-Sidemount-Diving-181-2-768x580.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Donsol\"><\/span>Donsol<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Donsol is a small town located in the Bicol region of the Philippines and is famous for its whale shark encounters. From November to June, whale sharks can be seen in the waters of Donsol, making it a popular spot for scuba divers and snorkelers alike. The whale sharks are attracted to the area because of the large plankton blooms, and diving with these gentle giants is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"672\" src=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/requin-baleine-rhincodon-typus-1456349231Ben-1024x672.jpg\" alt=\"The Best Diving Spots in the Philippines Donsol\" class=\"wp-image-19623\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/requin-baleine-rhincodon-typus-1456349231Ben-1024x672.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/requin-baleine-rhincodon-typus-1456349231Ben-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/requin-baleine-rhincodon-typus-1456349231Ben-768x504.jpg 768w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/requin-baleine-rhincodon-typus-1456349231Ben-1536x1008.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/requin-baleine-rhincodon-typus-1456349231Ben.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The-Best-Diving-Spots-in-the-Philippines\"><\/span>The Best Diving Spots in the Philippines<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In conclusion, the Philippines is a must-visit destination for any diver, with an abundance of stunning dive sites that offer a range of experiences. From the vast coral reefs of Apo Reef Natural Park to the WWII shipwrecks of Coron Island, there is something for every type of diver. Book your trip to the Philippines today and experience the best diving in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<iframe sandbox=\"allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin\" style=\"width:120px;height:240px;\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&#038;OneJS=1&#038;Operation=GetAdHtml&#038;MarketPlace=US&#038;source=ss&#038;ref=as_ss_li_til&#038;ad_type=product_link&#038;tracking_id=scubtechphil-20&#038;language=en_US&#038;marketplace=amazon&#038;region=US&#038;placement=1741040507&#038;asins=1741040507&#038;linkId=b7cd47bd8ded38a08d4e3ac31d849f5d&#038;show_border=true&#038;link_opens_in_new_window=true\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column 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