{"id":345,"date":"2023-10-06T15:59:24","date_gmt":"2023-10-06T07:59:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/?p=345"},"modified":"2023-10-06T15:59:24","modified_gmt":"2023-10-06T07:59:24","slug":"one-day-and-an-evening-in-subic-bay-philippines-underwater-photos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/one-day-and-an-evening-in-subic-bay-philippines-underwater-photos\/","title":{"rendered":"Underwater Photography in Subic Bay, Philippines"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Underwater Photography in Subic Bay, Philippines<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Welcome to underwater photography in <a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/history-subic-bay\/\">Subic Bay<\/a>, Philippines! Subic Bay is a world-renowned destination for <a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/advanced_wreck_diving_techniques\/\">wreck diving<\/a>, but is often unknown by underwater photography enthusiasts. With its diverse range of rare marine life and unique underwater landscapes, Subic Bay provides the perfect backdrop for capturing stunning images of the underwater world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This hidden gem is best known for its muck and <a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/best-muck-diving-sites-for-macro-photography\/\">macro photography<\/a>, with many rare species waiting to be discovered. From colorful nudibranchs to fascinating octopuses, Subic Bay is a true photographer&#8217;s paradise. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, whether you are an experienced underwater photographer or a beginner looking to explore the beauty of the underwater world, Subic Bay, Philippines is a destination that should not be missed. In this article, I will showcase some photos taken over several day and night dives in the Bay.<\/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\" 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/one-day-and-an-evening-in-subic-bay-philippines-underwater-photos\/#Pipefish-Underwater-Photography-in-Subic-Bay-Philippines\" >Pipefish Underwater Photography in Subic Bay, Philippines<\/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\/one-day-and-an-evening-in-subic-bay-philippines-underwater-photos\/#Bobtail-Squid-Underwater-Photography-in-Subic-Bay-Philippines\" >Bobtail Squid Underwater Photography in Subic Bay, Philippines<\/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\/one-day-and-an-evening-in-subic-bay-philippines-underwater-photos\/#Decorator-Crabs-in-Subic-Bay-Philippines\" >Decorator Crabs in Subic Bay, Philippines<\/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\/one-day-and-an-evening-in-subic-bay-philippines-underwater-photos\/#Fish-species-Underwater-Photography-in-Subic-Bay-Philippines\" >Fish species Underwater Photography in Subic Bay, Philippines<\/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\/one-day-and-an-evening-in-subic-bay-philippines-underwater-photos\/#Nudibranch-Underwater-Photography-in-Subic-Bay-Philippines\" >Nudibranch Underwater Photography in Subic Bay, Philippines<\/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\/one-day-and-an-evening-in-subic-bay-philippines-underwater-photos\/#Underwater-photography-in-Subic-Bay-Philippines\" >Underwater photography in Subic Bay, 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\/one-day-and-an-evening-in-subic-bay-philippines-underwater-photos\/#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\/one-day-and-an-evening-in-subic-bay-philippines-underwater-photos\/#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=\"The-flamboyant-marine-life-of-Subic-Bay-Philippines\"><\/span>The flamboyant marine life of Subic Bay, Philippines<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Subic-Urchin-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Subic-Urchin-2.jpg\" alt=\"Subic Bay Sea Urchin\" class=\"wp-image-346\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Subic-Urchin-2.jpg 500w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Subic-Urchin-2-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Subic Bay, Lighthouse Reef &#8211; Fire Urchin (Asthenosoma varium) at 27m<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This large Fire Urchin was in the silt\/sand at the bottom of the coral reef wall. \u00a0The size of a mini-football, the colors were spectacular. \u00a0Gold, purple and blue &#8211; I&#8217;ve never seen one like it before!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Officially named <em>Asthenosoma varium<\/em>, it is known for venomous spines (causing significant and prolonged pain), it is often home to commensal shrimps and crabs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"scuba-b4-h2-2\" style=\"margin-top: 10px;margin-bottom: 10px;\" id=\"scuba-356437064\"><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=\"Pipefish-Underwater-Photography-in-Subic-Bay-Philippines\"><\/span>Pipefish: Underwater Photography in Subic Bay, Philippines<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Subic-Pipefish-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Subic-Pipefish-2.jpg\" alt=\"Subic Bay Underwater Photo Pipefish\" class=\"wp-image-371\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Subic-Pipefish-2.jpg 500w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Subic-Pipefish-2-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Double End Pipefish (Trachyrhamphus bicoarctatus)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We saw a lot of pipefish during the dives. &nbsp;It wasn&#8217;t until examining the photos that I realized I had captured two different species. &nbsp;<em>Trachyrhamphus bicoarctatus<\/em> (above) and the more colourful&nbsp;<em>Corythoichthys haematopterus<\/em> (below).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Subic-Pipefish-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Subic-Pipefish-1.jpg\" alt=\"Messmate Pipefish (Corythoichthys haematopterus)\" class=\"wp-image-370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Subic-Pipefish-1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Subic-Pipefish-1-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dragon Face Pipefish (Corythoichthys haematopterus)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>(above) The beautifully colored<em> &#8216;Dragon Face&#8217; Pipefish<\/em> (Corythoichthys haematopterus). \u00a0Also known as the &#8216;Messmate&#8217; Pipefish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bobtail-Squid-Underwater-Photography-in-Subic-Bay-Philippines\"><\/span>Bobtail Squid: Underwater Photography in Subic Bay, Philippines<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/subic-bobtail-squid-3.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/subic-bobtail-squid-3.jpg\" alt=\"Bobtail Squid (Euprymna berryi)\" class=\"wp-image-352\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/subic-bobtail-squid-3.jpg 500w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/subic-bobtail-squid-3-300x204.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bobtail Squid (Euprymna berryi)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This critter is hard to spot! &nbsp;We found two&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bobtail_squid\">Bobtail Squid<\/a> (Euprymna berryi) during a single <a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/night-diving-ultimate-guide\/\">night dive<\/a>. &nbsp;One was about 1cm..the other was smaller!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/subic-bobtail-squid-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/subic-bobtail-squid-2.jpg\" alt=\"Bobtail Squid (Euprymna berryi)\" class=\"wp-image-351\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/subic-bobtail-squid-2.jpg 500w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/subic-bobtail-squid-2-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bobtail Squid (Euprymna berryi)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Bobtail Squid are actually a large family of squid, from the order <em>Sepiolida<\/em><strong>. <\/strong>There are about 80 sub-species, which can be recognized by their small round body and lack of cuttle bone (<em>they are actually closer related to cuttlefish than squid<\/em>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/subic-bobtail-squid.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"366\" src=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/subic-bobtail-squid.jpg\" alt=\"Bobtail Squid (Euprymna berryi)\" class=\"wp-image-350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/subic-bobtail-squid.jpg 500w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/subic-bobtail-squid-300x219.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bobtail Squid (Euprymna berryi)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to their timidity (<em>they hide under sand all day, only venturing out at night<\/em>), Bobtail Squid are famous for their splendid colours! &nbsp; This is due to their relationship with a symbiotic luminescent bacteria, that lives within a ventral pouch on the squid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Decorator-Crabs-in-Subic-Bay-Philippines\"><\/span>Decorator Crabs in Subic Bay, Philippines<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Subic-Decorator-Crab.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Subic-Decorator-Crab.jpg\" alt=\"Decorator Crab (Cyclocoeloma tuberculata)\" class=\"wp-image-353\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Subic-Decorator-Crab.jpg 500w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Subic-Decorator-Crab-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Decorator Crab (Cyclocoeloma tuberculata)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There was a bunch of Decorator Crabs on the night dive; 6 or 7 in all. &nbsp;These are very photogenic and easy to spot in the dark, as they climb up onto the higher spots of the coral. &nbsp;There was also an Orangutan Crab.. but 274 photos into the diving day had drained my battery &#8211; typical!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Subic-Decorator-Crab-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Subic-Decorator-Crab-2.jpg\" alt=\"Decorator Crab Cyclocoeloma tuberculata\" class=\"wp-image-354\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Subic-Decorator-Crab-2.jpg 500w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Subic-Decorator-Crab-2-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Decorator Crab (Cyclocoeloma tuberculata)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"scuba-b4-h2-3\" style=\"margin-top: 10px;margin-bottom: 10px;\" id=\"scuba-331231046\"><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=\"Fish-species-Underwater-Photography-in-Subic-Bay-Philippines\"><\/span>Fish species: Underwater Photography in Subic Bay, Philippines<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Lionfish are pretty common around the Philippines, but the Zebra Lionfish\u00a0(<em>Dendrochirus zebra<\/em>) is less common. It&#8217;s smaller in size than the common lionfish (<em>Pterois volitans<\/em>) and the pectoral and dorsal spines are joined by a nicely colored membrane.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Subic-Lionfish-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Subic-Lionfish-2.jpg\" alt=\"Zebra Lionfish (Dendrochirus zebra)\" class=\"wp-image-356\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Subic-Lionfish-2.jpg 500w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Subic-Lionfish-2-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Zebra Lionfish (Dendrochirus zebra)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Pufferfish of various species are common in Subic Bay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Subic-Seal-Face-Puffer-Fish.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Subic-Seal-Face-Puffer-Fish.jpg\" alt=\"Seal Face Pufferfish (Arothron nigropunctatus)\" class=\"wp-image-374\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Subic-Seal-Face-Puffer-Fish.jpg 500w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Subic-Seal-Face-Puffer-Fish-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Seal Face Pufferfish (Arothron nigropunctatus)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Seal Face Pufferfish (<em>Arothron nigropunctatus<\/em>) is also known as the &#8216;Blackspotted&#8217; or &#8216;Dog Faced&#8217; Pufferfish. &nbsp;Like most pufferfish species, it is highly poisonous &#8211; often fatal if eaten.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Subic-Puffer-Fish.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Subic-Puffer-Fish.jpg\" alt=\"White Spotted Puffer (Arothron hispidus)\" class=\"wp-image-372\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Subic-Puffer-Fish.jpg 500w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Subic-Puffer-Fish-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">White Spotted Puffer (Arothron hispidus)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This juvenile White Spotted Puffer\u00a0\u00a0(<em>Arothron hispidus<\/em>) was in its normal environment of rubble\/sand, busily foraging for worms, tunicates, small shrimp and mollusks. Normally shy of divers, this creature seemed almost <a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/10-core-traits-of-highly-competent-divers\/\">curious<\/a> to observe me &#8211; and seemed to use my torch beam to help with its hunt for food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Subic-Baby-Scorpion.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Subic-Baby-Scorpion.jpg\" alt=\"Tasseled Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala)\" class=\"wp-image-349\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Subic-Baby-Scorpion.jpg 500w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Subic-Baby-Scorpion-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tasseled Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This juvenile Tasseled Scorpionfish\u00a0\u00a0(<em>Scorpaenopsis oxycephala<\/em>) was sheltering inside a large sea sponge. \u00a0Only a couple of inches long, he was obviously playing it safe. There are a lot of Scorpionfish in Subic Bay. Some of the deeper wreck sites have enormous mature specimens. Juveniles stick around the shallow reefs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Subic-Lionfish.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"359\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Subic-Lionfish.jpg\" alt=\"Tasseled Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala)\" class=\"wp-image-355\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Subic-Lionfish.jpg 359w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Subic-Lionfish-224x300.jpg 224w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 359px) 100vw, 359px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tasseled Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nudibranch-Underwater-Photography-in-Subic-Bay-Philippines\"><\/span>Nudibranch: Underwater Photography in Subic Bay, Philippines<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Subic Bay has its fair share of nudibranchs. Whilst not a famous destination for marine life (<em>compared to other Philippines destinations<\/em>), the coral reefs inside the bay are less frequently visited by divers. \u00a0However, they are a nice alternative to the more popular wreck sites and a keen eye will spot the huge diversity of marine life available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some of the nudibranch species spotted in a single day in Subic;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Subic-Nudibranch-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"495\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Subic-Nudibranch-1.jpg\" alt=\"Nudibranch - Chromodoris kuniei\" class=\"wp-image-357\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Subic-Nudibranch-1.jpg 495w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Subic-Nudibranch-1-300x290.jpg 300w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Subic-Nudibranch-1-48x48.jpg 48w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 495px) 100vw, 495px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Chromodoris kuniei Nudibranch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Subic-Nudibranch-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Subic-Nudibranch-2.jpg\" alt=\"Nudibranch - Phyllidia ocellata\" class=\"wp-image-358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Subic-Nudibranch-2.jpg 500w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Subic-Nudibranch-2-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Phyllidia ocellata Nudibranch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Subic-Nudibranch-4.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Subic-Nudibranch-4.jpg\" alt=\"Nudibranch - Glossodoris atromarginata\" class=\"wp-image-360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Subic-Nudibranch-4.jpg 500w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Subic-Nudibranch-4-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Glossodoris atromarginata Nudibranch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Subic-Nudibranch-6.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"336\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Subic-Nudibranch-6.jpg\" alt=\"Nudibranch - Glossodoris atromarginata\" class=\"wp-image-362\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Subic-Nudibranch-6.jpg 336w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Subic-Nudibranch-6-210x300.jpg 210w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 336px) 100vw, 336px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Glossodoris atromarginata Nudibranch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Subic-Nudibranch-3.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"339\" src=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Subic-Nudibranch-3.jpg\" alt=\"Nudibranch - Elysia ornata\" class=\"wp-image-359\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Subic-Nudibranch-3.jpg 500w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Subic-Nudibranch-3-300x203.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Elysia ornata Nudibranch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Subic-Nudibranch-5.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"392\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Subic-Nudibranch-5.jpg\" alt=\"Nudibranch - Risbecia tryoni\" class=\"wp-image-361\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Subic-Nudibranch-5.jpg 392w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Subic-Nudibranch-5-245x300.jpg 245w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 392px) 100vw, 392px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Risbecia tryoni Nudibranch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Subic-Nudibranch-10.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Subic-Nudibranch-10.jpg\" alt=\"Nudibranch - Thuridilla gracilis\" class=\"wp-image-366\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Subic-Nudibranch-10.jpg 500w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Subic-Nudibranch-10-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Thuridilla gracilis Nudibranch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Subic-Nudibranch-8.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"381\" src=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Subic-Nudibranch-8.jpg\" alt=\"Nudibranch - Chromodoris preciosa\" class=\"wp-image-364\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Subic-Nudibranch-8.jpg 500w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Subic-Nudibranch-8-300x228.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Chromodoris preciosa Nudibranch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Subic-Nudibranch-7.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"351\" src=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Subic-Nudibranch-7.jpg\" alt=\"Nudibranch - Hypselodoris infucata\" class=\"wp-image-363\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Subic-Nudibranch-7.jpg 500w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Subic-Nudibranch-7-300x210.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hypselodoris infucata Nudibranch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Subic-Nudibranch-11.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"354\" src=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Subic-Nudibranch-11.jpg\" alt=\"Nudibranch - Phyllidiella pustulosa\" class=\"wp-image-367\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Subic-Nudibranch-11.jpg 500w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Subic-Nudibranch-11-300x212.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Phyllidiella pustulosa Nudibranch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Subic-Nudibranch-13.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Subic-Nudibranch-13.jpg\" alt=\"Nudibranch - Chromodoris coi\" class=\"wp-image-369\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Subic-Nudibranch-13.jpg 500w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Subic-Nudibranch-13-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Chromodoris coi Nudibranch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This one is <strong>really<\/strong> hard to spot. &nbsp;You have to look carefully.. even to see it on the photo. &nbsp;It&#8217;s only the second time that I&#8217;ve seen one &#8211; both were in Subic Bay..<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Subic-Nudibranch-9.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"358\" src=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Subic-Nudibranch-9.jpg\" alt=\"Nudibranch - Ceratosoma miamirana\" class=\"wp-image-365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Subic-Nudibranch-9.jpg 500w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Subic-Nudibranch-9-300x214.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ceratosoma miamirana Nudibranch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Subic-Nudibranch-12.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"382\" src=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Subic-Nudibranch-12.jpg\" alt=\"Nudibranch - Plakobranchus ocellatus\" class=\"wp-image-368\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Subic-Nudibranch-12.jpg 500w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Subic-Nudibranch-12-300x229.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Plakobranchus ocellatus Nudibranch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Underwater-photography-in-Subic-Bay-Philippines\"><\/span>Underwater photography in Subic Bay, Philippines<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As an avid underwater photographer, Subic Bay, Philippines is a must-visit destination for capturing stunning muck and macro shots of rare and unique marine species. While the visibility may not be perfect, it only adds to the challenge and excitement of capturing the perfect shot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From nudibranchs to pipefish and the elusive Bobtail Squid, the diversity of marine life in Subic Bay is truly breathtaking. Even though the area may not have crystal clear waters, the rewards of capturing stunning images of rare creatures make it all worth it. So, if you&#8217;re a keen underwater photographer looking for a new and exciting challenge, Subic Bay, Philippines is the perfect destination for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-content-justification-center is-layout-constrained wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium is-resized is-style-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/andy-davis-technical-diving\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"296\" src=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cartoon-Andy-900x900-1-300x296.png\" alt=\"Andy Davis Technical Sidemount Wreck Diving Subic Bay Philippines RAID Courses Training\" class=\"wp-image-6812\" style=\"width:225px;height:222px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cartoon-Andy-900x900-1-300x296.png 300w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cartoon-Andy-900x900-1-1024x1009.png 1024w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cartoon-Andy-900x900-1-768x757.png 768w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cartoon-Andy-900x900-1.png 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-constrained wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About-The-Author\"><\/span>About The Author<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/buymeacoffee.com\/andydavistech\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"274\" height=\"77\" src=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/bmc-button-1-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27046\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/bmc-button-1-1.png 274w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/bmc-button-1-1-250x70.png 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 274px) 100vw, 274px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/andy-davis-technical-diving\/\">Andy Davis<\/a> is a <a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/raid-diving-courses-philippines\/raid\/\">RAID<\/a>, PADI TecRec, ANDI, BSAC, and SSI-qualified independent <a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/what-is-technical-diving\/\">technical diving<\/a> instructor who specializes in teaching <a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/sidemount-courses\/\">sidemount<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/technical-diving-courses\/\">trimix<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/technical-diving-courses\/\">advanced wreck<\/a> diving courses.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Currently residing in <a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/subic-bay-wreck-diving-sites\/\">Subic Bay, Philippines<\/a>; he has amassed more than 10,000 open-circuit and CCR dives over three decades of challenging diving across the globe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/andy-davis-technical-diving\/\">Andy<\/a> has published numerous diving magazine articles and designed advanced certification courses for several dive training agencies, He regularly tests and reviews new <a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/scuba-equipment-shopping-buying-best-dive-gear\/\">dive gear<\/a> for scuba equipment manufacturers. Andy is currently writing a series of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.buymeacoffee.com\/andydavistech\/extras\">advanced diving books <\/a>and creating a range of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redbubble.com\/people\/andydavistech\/shop\">tech diving clothing and accessories<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prior to becoming a professional technical diving educator in 2006, Andy was a commissioned officer in the Royal Air Force and has served in Iraq, Afghanistan, Belize, and Cyprus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2023, Andy was named in the &#8220;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/gue.com\/blog\/sidemount-andy-davies\/\" target=\"_blank\">Who&#8217;s Who of Sidemount<\/a>&#8221; list by GUE InDepth Magazine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-palette-color-7-color has-vivid-red-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-dd81a6de961563c5bf17302e4376cbd2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Purchase-my-exclusive-diving-ebooks\"><\/span>Purchase my 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