Asia Dive Site

the concept ...
Our aim is to put together the largest online collection of dive site information for the Asian region. This resource is being developed by divers for divers, we are still adding dive sites to our listings so if what you are looking for isn't online yet be sure to check back frequently or let us know. At the moment we cover Thailand, Burma, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines and the Maldives dive sites in detail. We will be expanding this site to include Korea, Japan, and the Andamans as soon as we can and are currently adding dive sites of Micronesia.

Latest added Asia Dive Site:
Guam : Apra Harbour
Most popular Asia Dive Site:
Philippines : Boracay

Coming soon ... Truk Lagoon, Saipan, Taiwan dive sites.

Latest Asia Pacific dive news and marine ecology headlines:

Koh Lanta instructor to dive half marathon for tsunami relief (Apr 12)
Thailand's local communities clean up the reef (Apr 11)
Thailand plans to close top dive sites (Jan 19)
Thailand's Phi Phi Island coral under threat (Nov 30)
Palau announces massive marine sanctuary (Oct 27)
Underwater patrols in Malaysia target coral thieves (Oct 26)
Massive coral mortality following bleaching in Indonesia (Aug 17)
Getting wet in Okinawa (Jul 30)

Asia Dive Hot Spot (April - July)

For some great easy access diving in crystal clear waters now would be the time to head over the Puerto Galera in the Philippines. Sabang is the hotspot where you can literally dive off the beach and find all types of dive sites from reefs to wrecks and a wide variety of marine life. Macro fans won't be dissapointed as the area is a haven for nudibranchs and other critters, big fish freaks can also get their fill on some of the deeper dives and drifts out at Verde Island.

Image of the month

Coleman shrimp.
(Periclimenes colemani)

[click to view the puerto galera dive photo gallery].

Dive site: Puerto Galera, Philippines

Camera: Sony DSC W80, Ikelite housing, Fantasea 44LED focus light.
Copyright: M.J. Young

[ Any photographers out there are welcome to send us your images ]

Diving in Asia

The coral reefs of Southeast Asia are said by conservationists to be the most important in the world as they are among the most diverse and productive communities on the Earth. Of the 800 different species of coral known to science, three-quarters are found in Asian waters. A rich marine ecosystem stretching over thousands of kilometers and crossing many countries makes this region the best on the planet for the scuba enthusiast.

Interactive Dive Map

The map below highlights dive regions that we have covered, click on each one to get a larger map and more information on the country. Each country also has area dive site maps that will link to a local map with descriptions of the dive sites.