Diving is one of the most popular water sport activity in the Philippines. Many years ago, Philippines was considered to be a world-class diving destination and still it is. The country possesses a wide variety of major diving sites which made it famous and attractive to divers from the West. Divers, novice or experts from all over the world, especially underwater photographers have been enchanted with the magical underwater beauty of the Philippine seas.

With over 7,000 islands, the Philippines, known as the "Pearl of the Orient" have been famous not only for the beauty of its natural resources atop the seas but for the wonders that can be found underneath. It is also considered as one of the most productive marine ecosystems in the world. A great diversity of more than 800 species colorful corals, small to giant fishes, various-sized and textured shells, and other marine life that exist under its deep blue waters.