Marine Life in Philippines | Scuba Diving in Paradise

In this documentary about marine species and SCUBA diving in the Philippines, I explore the country's best dive locations, to film as many interesting critters as I can.
Philippines offers some of the most rare and exotic fish species to scuba divers, and in this episode I explore the best the country has to offer. Have you been scuba diving in the Philippines yet? You'll want to now!
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CHAPTERS
00:00 | Introduction
00:19 | Top Scuba Diving Spots in the Philippines
00:33 | Critter Hunter Dive Mission
00:49 | About The Study Of Marine Life
02:12 | My Fascination For Marine Life
02:35 | Overview About Scuba Diving Philippines
03:30 | Ultimate Scuba Diver's To-Do List
04:16 | Critter Hunter in the Philippines
04:32 | Scuba Diving in El Nido
12:37 | Scuba Diving in Dauin For Muck Diving
17:15 | Frogfish Season in Dauin with Dan Geary aka Dr Frogfish
23:52 | Scuba Diving Cephalopod Season in Dauin
27:50 | Scuba Diving in Siquijor
35:15 | Scuba Diving in Malapascua Island
45:50 | Scuba Diving in Anilao
54:29 | My Personal Thoughts About Scuba Diving in the Philippines
57:01 | Special Thanks & Outro
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  • @CritterHunter
    @CritterHunter4 жыл бұрын

    If you like this video and want to see more, make sure to subscribe! Just click the link - kzread.info/dron/gZ4PmHITuqaZQa4YhPGQww.html

  • @abnerbucol1536

    @abnerbucol1536

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi, The first sea snake you showed, I think is Turtle-headed Sea-snake (Emydocephalus annulatus), was it filmed in Coron, Palawan? Very interesting because so far it's known distribution in the PH seemed restricted in the Boho Sea, central Visayas.

  • @abnerbucol1536

    @abnerbucol1536

    3 жыл бұрын

    I meant El Nido, Palawan?

  • @CritterHunter

    @CritterHunter

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@abnerbucol1536 ya I believe so. I've definitely seen them here in Dauin too

  • @abnerbucol1536

    @abnerbucol1536

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@CritterHunter Thanks for your quick response. Looks like I need to update it's distribution in PH again. By any chance, if its possible to cite your observation later, can you give date you shot this sea snake in El Nido? (Month and year may also suffice if specific date cannot be recalled).

  • @CritterHunter

    @CritterHunter

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@abnerbucol1536 I cant really give a date, probably 3 years ago

  • @larryp3641
    @larryp36413 жыл бұрын

    Every man has a story brought me

  • @mj6597

    @mj6597

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same

  • @voltaireronald4454

    @voltaireronald4454

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same here

  • @paoloclopez

    @paoloclopez

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same here. Awesome footage

  • @Travelwithbender
    @Travelwithbender4 жыл бұрын

    Justin's footage quality is on par with anything you'll find on the Nat Geo channel. This is a really engaging doco, well done!

  • @CritterHunter

    @CritterHunter

    4 жыл бұрын

    Awe shucks, thanks!

  • @arnoldjohnson3317

    @arnoldjohnson3317

    9 ай бұрын

    I agree.

  • @Goatsontheroad
    @Goatsontheroad4 жыл бұрын

    Watched it start to finish buddy. Epic. That is some unbelievable footage. When I saw that it was an hour I was thinking that I've never watched anything longer than 10 minutes on YT. But the way you put this together kept it interesting and the hour flew by. Nice work buddy. To say I'm proud would be an understatement. Can't wait for the next one.

  • @CritterHunter

    @CritterHunter

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks guys!

  • @NicovdH
    @NicovdH4 жыл бұрын

    Wow Justin..what a great documentary..Your knowledge about marine life is amazing...

  • @fr00tloops
    @fr00tloops3 жыл бұрын

    Came here from Every Man Has A Story channel! Love for you to continue your online vlogging!

  • @mrjlbarrett5556
    @mrjlbarrett55562 жыл бұрын

    The underwater beauty in the philippines has never stopped amazing me i lived in the Philippines sense 2004 i am 70 started at 16 throuh through the years i looked in log i have maintsinef sense i have started diving In 45 countries and 12 states . Philippines met my dive hunger .

  • @pittslitap58
    @pittslitap583 жыл бұрын

    ABSOLUTELY CAPTIVATING! Love it man. My first time to watch underwater docu featuring our beautiful country, the Philippines (can't remember watching something like what Justin did). Video pa more... i can sense you can easily adopt the lifestyle here in the Philippines. :)

  • @yteduser
    @yteduser3 жыл бұрын

    I thank God for people like you who let us see what it's like under sea and ocean water. I'm 100% sure I'll leave this earth without seeing all those beautiful sea creatures if not for adventurous people like you and Finn. I just hope you carry with you something you can defend yourself with just in case you get attacked by sharks. Just as we have a few crazy, violent people on land, I'm sure the ocean and sea are not spared from such anomalies. Stay safe and thank you for your beautiful videos.

  • @CritterHunter

    @CritterHunter

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! Have a great day!

  • @karenanderson4260
    @karenanderson42603 жыл бұрын

    Beautifully done! Thoroughly captivating and your narration is excellent Justin.

  • @Semiam1
    @Semiam12 жыл бұрын

    Every Man Has a Story brought me here too

  • @CritterHunter

    @CritterHunter

    2 жыл бұрын

    Oh thank you so much!

  • @MommyNethVlogs
    @MommyNethVlogs3 жыл бұрын

    The best video film undersea i ever seen best one and good job more vlogging..goodluck to journey.god bless you

  • @MitchSummers
    @MitchSummers4 жыл бұрын

    Great work man, I know how much effort you've put into this!

  • @1stAmerican
    @1stAmerican3 жыл бұрын

    I am very impressed on what you captured on film, i mean video. Another world.

  • @williamreich3377
    @williamreich33773 жыл бұрын

    I can't believe you don't have more views! Your photography is phenomenal - totally jealous! Great stuff - keep it coming!

  • @alfredvierling2521
    @alfredvierling25216 ай бұрын

    I am very grateful for your sub water documentary. Having had 2 near-lethal diving accidents (due to failing oxigen equipment at Granaria and once because of my panicking wrong reaction to failed equalization of ears causing perforation of the ear drum at Corsica) , I have no lust for diving anymore, though I dived at Moalboal several times and got my basic pad in the dark and cold sea arm waters in Europe. I ll soon return to The Philippines for maybe a.o. some occasional snorkling, but I know it is only thanks to you and other brave;y filming professional divers that I can enjoy the wealth of the underwater world, by the computer at home. I have also appreciated your calm voice and not too many overwhelming biological explanations in understandable and pleasant to hear English for non-anglosaxon ears.

  • @Xeromorphic
    @Xeromorphic3 жыл бұрын

    One of the best diving documentaries I've seen on the KZreads!

  • @bisayakaayo8595
    @bisayakaayo85952 жыл бұрын

    almost at the end of your videos justin!!!

  • @linotolentino6641
    @linotolentino66413 жыл бұрын

    Wow! I'm blown away by your excellent documentary about amazing Philippine marine life and its people. Thank you so much for bringing this to our living room in Canada. I should do justice of being Filipino by birth by exploring its seas, just like you did.

  • @CritterHunter

    @CritterHunter

    3 жыл бұрын

    It's amazing here!

  • @chontravelsph
    @chontravelsph3 жыл бұрын

    worth watching!

  • @melodymontana5370
    @melodymontana53702 жыл бұрын

    normally i like to throw on a youtube video and do stuff around the house but i was glued to the screen from start to finish such a captivating video and very vivid

  • @CritterHunter

    @CritterHunter

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much

  • @gloriahamel2963
    @gloriahamel29633 жыл бұрын

    Oh my, the mantis shrimp they are one of the coolest.

  • @rhinoholic
    @rhinoholic3 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video so glad mark interviewed I'm a diver to and have dived in many places in Pi also but not apo,dauin, or siquori looking forward to it when this covid shit is over .

  • @CritterHunter

    @CritterHunter

    3 жыл бұрын

    There's some good spots waiting!

  • @FlorCollins
    @FlorCollins4 жыл бұрын

    Wow justin this is the coolest documentary video I've ever seen, I love seeing sea creatures they are the most beautiful and colorful bravo super 👍

  • @seriouslyyoujest1771
    @seriouslyyoujest17713 жыл бұрын

    Every Man has a Story brought me here!

  • @kakerswelll
    @kakerswelll5 ай бұрын

    The production quality and editing is absolutely amazing and so engaging. Love your content!

  • @bevrogers1412
    @bevrogers14123 жыл бұрын

    Wow! Beautiful documentary of the sea creatures of the Philippines! Thank you for sharing and now know the Philippines is rich in sea creatures!

  • @peterboy6969
    @peterboy69693 жыл бұрын

    Totally amazing footage with all the insights. Heads up to Phillipinos! Lovelies people I've ever met!!

  • @NickyDunn
    @NickyDunn2 жыл бұрын

    Hiya Justin, Love this. Amazing footage. Epic. Forever learning. Thank you. Liked and Shared as always.

  • @CritterHunter

    @CritterHunter

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Nicky.

  • @mrjlbarrett5556
    @mrjlbarrett55562 жыл бұрын

    Hats off to your research with your diving

  • @MsWonderfullife19
    @MsWonderfullife192 жыл бұрын

    You are fortunate to witness the rarest various species of marine creatures OF our mother land one and only called PEARL OF THE ORIENT SEAS PHILIPPINES. Try to journey the deepest ocean in the world located in Surigao del Sur the northern tip of Mindanao. AM very grateful of your video content. Wishing you all the best in your journey with your wife my fellow Cebuana. Watching from Riyadh Saudi Arabia.

  • @lizabethhofschneider7665
    @lizabethhofschneider7665 Жыл бұрын

    This can easily be part of any science class. A good resource video on marine life. Amazingly captivating.

  • @brentonharvey2404
    @brentonharvey240411 ай бұрын

    Nat Geo, Local Style! Educational. Enlightening. Captivating. Mesmerizing. Perfectly Paced. Cool Sound Track. Big Bravo to YOU!!

  • @CritterHunter

    @CritterHunter

    11 ай бұрын

    That's a lot of humbling words, thanks sir

  • @headbangerministries6845
    @headbangerministries68453 жыл бұрын

    Well, that was extremely comforting and took me off the Covid nightmare. I look forward to seeing more now that I see how many sponsors are helping with costs. Do you have a video showing what camera gear your using?

  • @CritterHunter

    @CritterHunter

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm not real sure. But it's a olympus tg6

  • @AngryKittens
    @AngryKittens3 жыл бұрын

    My favorite bits: 1. The hairy frogfish munching on skeleton shrimp. 2. The damselfish slapping that poor frogfish. 3. The bobtail squid hiding in the sand.

  • @CritterHunter

    @CritterHunter

    3 жыл бұрын

    All good ones!

  • @elenitaonapen3697
    @elenitaonapen36972 жыл бұрын

    Watching from NewYork again

  • @CritterHunter

    @CritterHunter

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @UnderWaterExploring
    @UnderWaterExploring4 жыл бұрын

    Love your videos!!!

  • @whaleshark2625
    @whaleshark26252 жыл бұрын

    This was amazing. You should definitely be a National Geographic Explorer!

  • @Joepoe20041
    @Joepoe200412 жыл бұрын

    You guys have to go to Tubbataha Reef a nature protected park for divers. It’s even printed on the Philippine currency of P1,0000 bill.

  • @Shortyshrew
    @Shortyshrew3 жыл бұрын

    wow this footage is unreal. Thanks for sharing man. Great film!

  • @vagabondrob888
    @vagabondrob8883 жыл бұрын

    That was awesome, Thanks.

  • @JuanasFamilyJournal
    @JuanasFamilyJournal4 жыл бұрын

    Aaaamazingggg footage gors

  • @cprm13113
    @cprm131134 жыл бұрын

    i love this

  • @MrScottEddy
    @MrScottEddy4 жыл бұрын

    I like this one bro, came out good.

  • @ColdFusion0
    @ColdFusion04 жыл бұрын

    Amazing video. Great work Justin, I love it.

  • @PatrickIrelandsentienti
    @PatrickIrelandsentienti3 жыл бұрын

    I couldn't turn this off, well done!

  • @gardeningtipsandmore
    @gardeningtipsandmore3 жыл бұрын

    awesome video!!

  • @brettflanagan3066
    @brettflanagan30663 жыл бұрын

    Very well done vid, man.

  • @floranteguron3513
    @floranteguron35133 жыл бұрын

    New sub here... watching u from California 🇺🇸... born n raised in 🇵🇭. Awesome underworld documentary... n excellent narrative skills. Garrantted I'll watch ur next story. Peace ✌...

  • @mushkids7080
    @mushkids70804 жыл бұрын

    Wow.. Thanks for sharing...

  • @Nico-zm2rt
    @Nico-zm2rt3 жыл бұрын

    Good Job 👍🏻

  • @ijudia
    @ijudia4 жыл бұрын

    You did a great job, Justin! Philippines is amazing!

  • @aramjupot27
    @aramjupot273 жыл бұрын

    Came from every man has a story. I'm a big fan of yours man.

  • @CritterHunter

    @CritterHunter

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much! Welcome

  • @u2ubechanel829
    @u2ubechanel8292 жыл бұрын

    Visit in burmham rice in philippines

  • @ataflores8269
    @ataflores82693 жыл бұрын

    Excellent bro

  • @donitayarbrough3564
    @donitayarbrough35644 жыл бұрын

    Justin you did an amazing job. I loved watching this, some awesome finds

  • @stephaniechoward2757
    @stephaniechoward2757 Жыл бұрын

    So easy to watch and listen to. This is a well narrated documentary. Any age range would find this interesting. Keep up the awesome work! Thank you for taking us into the paradise you explore.

  • @CritterHunter

    @CritterHunter

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Happy Holidays!

  • @RoyandJaninesAdventures
    @RoyandJaninesAdventures3 жыл бұрын

    What an awesome video. Thankyou, inspired :)

  • @coinandknifeguy969
    @coinandknifeguy9694 жыл бұрын

    Awesome man!

  • @CritterHunter

    @CritterHunter

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @denismoore1857
    @denismoore1857 Жыл бұрын

    Your wealth of knowledge has helped me immensely as I begin my underwater life of exploration, I tip my hat to you Critter Hunter thanks and happy bubbles! o

  • @CritterHunter

    @CritterHunter

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @lucenareccion6393
    @lucenareccion63933 жыл бұрын

    Great job! Nice documentary...

  • @JoeJoe-lo4bk
    @JoeJoe-lo4bk3 жыл бұрын

    Pretty amazing, thanks!

  • @chrispuder1527
    @chrispuder15273 жыл бұрын

    Wow this is incredible man! So much work put into this documentary

  • @asandmyfil-amhubby9666
    @asandmyfil-amhubby9666 Жыл бұрын

    Wow your vlog is so amazing

  • @EmpirePreciousMetals
    @EmpirePreciousMetals2 жыл бұрын

    BRO! glad you’re alive and kicking!

  • @rhodakanemori5395
    @rhodakanemori53952 жыл бұрын

    Amazing !!

  • @davidlittlefield2483
    @davidlittlefield2483 Жыл бұрын

    This is the first of your videos I have seen and I really enjoyed it. It almost felt like I was diving with you. Now I want to go diving in the Philippians. Thanks for the tour.

  • @bern2020
    @bern2020 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Jason that was incredible. Thats a lot of time and work to put all of this together. All I can say is I agree with the 288 comments before me.

  • @CJEVideos
    @CJEVideos4 жыл бұрын

    Nice Nature

  • @tatanged6636
    @tatanged66364 жыл бұрын

    beautiful video i love it very nice.

  • @lornamon8033
    @lornamon80333 жыл бұрын

    Wow..amazing sea creatures for justine..God bless!

  • @marklee8484
    @marklee84843 жыл бұрын

    Good Job! Every Man Has A story! Bravo.

  • @bernardgiguere2752
    @bernardgiguere2752 Жыл бұрын

    Your videos are perfect! Like your comments, your tone and pics are fantastic!

  • @recreationalvehicle5212
    @recreationalvehicle52122 жыл бұрын

    so cool thanks for the video

  • @toothsayer21
    @toothsayer213 жыл бұрын

    Awesome, quality videography.. AAA+×× keep up your passion. Mabuhay..

  • @rosetornandizo8269
    @rosetornandizo82692 жыл бұрын

    What a great and fantastic video Justin featuring the marine life of the Philippines.

  • @CritterHunter

    @CritterHunter

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @thehooperx27
    @thehooperx273 жыл бұрын

    Man, your vlog is amazing! I'm a new subscriber now! Story telling is excellent and your videos are dope! Thank you for appreciating the marine life of the Philippines! Cheers!! 🍻

  • @stephancapitanio6898
    @stephancapitanio68983 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video!

  • @lourdesbayr9683
    @lourdesbayr96833 жыл бұрын

    amazing video!

  • @misheroni1255
    @misheroni12552 жыл бұрын

    Wow! You did an amazing job, Sir! Your passion and love for this is burning. Keep going ❤️

  • @Artmen56
    @Artmen564 жыл бұрын

    Interesting Video Thanks for sharing your experience

  • @heidivu262
    @heidivu2623 жыл бұрын

    Amazing. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience

  • @kellim2100
    @kellim2100 Жыл бұрын

    Stellar documentary! thoroughly enjoyed, just in complete awe of those beautiful sea critters! 🦐🐙🐡🐠

  • @joeljacotmba
    @joeljacotmba Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @gelmarsworld9152
    @gelmarsworld91522 жыл бұрын

    Now i appreciate more on marine biodiversity..

  • @lucitalaylo8662
    @lucitalaylo86623 жыл бұрын

    GREAT work! unique and beautiful macro species documentary! ✨💚💫

  • @thehondagirl6695
    @thehondagirl66953 жыл бұрын

    Thank you sharing your dive. This is amazing, I’ve learned a lot from this documentary! Keep up the great job!

  • @reineriosupsup
    @reineriosupsup3 жыл бұрын

    Wow,Im amazed👏👏👏

  • @Grandpa_Mike
    @Grandpa_Mike3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video! Jacques Cousteau-esque!

  • @pachecocarrido8992
    @pachecocarrido89923 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video I can't wait to see more

  • @joban7851
    @joban78513 жыл бұрын

    You’re the best critter hunter 🦑

  • @jimmykabisch3258
    @jimmykabisch32583 жыл бұрын

    Aw man this was truly an amazing tour through the Philippines, thank you Justin. I finally took the time to watch this one😂.

  • @sabzero1012
    @sabzero1012 Жыл бұрын

    WoW amazing Philippines😍😍😍

  • @chlamydiayourdaddyishere
    @chlamydiayourdaddyishere3 жыл бұрын

    THIS PUTs me to sleep. So relaxing.

  • @tayonamatutuatbp
    @tayonamatutuatbp3 жыл бұрын

    wow that so cute frog fish

  • @harrietnaylor3886
    @harrietnaylor38863 жыл бұрын

    Amazing work

  • @CritterHunter

    @CritterHunter

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the kind words

  • @naamaa3324
    @naamaa33243 жыл бұрын

    Good job 👍

  • @rachelmariegerale2863
    @rachelmariegerale28633 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for exploring us underwater 💙

  • @honusblanco1259
    @honusblanco12593 жыл бұрын

    Wow! I never knew Dauin was a sea critter wonderland!

  • @uvalera
    @uvalera3 жыл бұрын

    New subscriber here. Super content! Superb underwater filmography