This focus study is an official entry for the DPSA Learning Challenge Contest under Science and Environment category. Our title "Camiguin Paradise at the Sea Floor" , is designed to promote Camiguin Island's dive sites and exquisite marine life. This entry is not just to promote Camiguin's tourism but also this provides unique informations about the species found in Camiguin Island. Though it is just a small island still it is still blessed with many dive spots and marine life, not just that but also it has a nice ambience to have a vacation here. This is a perfect place for the diver's enthusiasts and adventurous travellers.
Introduction
Camiguin Island has five municipalities, formed of seven (7) active volcanoes, fifteen (15) relaxing and therapeutic tourist spots and twelve (12) amazing diving spots with exotic marine life.
Nevertheless, Camiguin is an unexplored island and a home to a number of marine sanctuaries. We highly feature this topic (Dive. Explore. Discover: Exquisite Marine Life in Camiguin) because of the mere fact that Camiguin has many unexplored fish sanctuaries and diving spots. We want to let them discover and explore the hidden treasures of marine life in Camiguin by taking a peep on our web page.
In as much as that, we want to promote the tourism in Camiguin Island to the world and let them know that Camiguin is not only an aideal travel eco-tourist destination but it is also ideal for adventurous divers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Geographical Location
Camiguin is a small, pear-shaped island province in the northern tip of Mindanao. The province is located just off the coast of northern Mindanao. It is 10 kilometers north of Misamis Oriental and 54 kilometers southeast of Bohol.
The Island of Camiguin has a total land area of 238 square kilometers and measures approximately 37 kilometers at its longest side and 14 kilometers at its widest breadth. In terms of land area, it is the second smallest province in the Philippines,next to Bataan.
Camiguin is a volcanic island which physical form consists of seven volcanoes, both active and dormant. The island is the northern extension of the Misamis Peninsula and is part of the Northern Mindanao earthquake epicenter. The highest peak in the island is Mt. Timpoong which rises 1,580 meters above sea level. Because of the island's volcanic form, several hot sulfur springs and geothermal vents exist. Dominated by high volcanic peaks, Camiguin has a small surrounding area of flat lowland terrain. These are found in the coastline area and as one moves toward the middle of the island, the terrain becomes steep with several highland plateaus. Nearly 75% of the island coastline consists of coral reef formations. The rest is primarily rocky volcanic formations or sandy surfaces. There are also two small coral islets that surround Camiguin Island- White Island and Mantigue Island.
Camiguin Island is rich in marine life underwater. Out of 56 barangays 46 are said to be a coastal areas. It is a reality that these dive sites are rarely visited due to the fact that it is not known to everybody.
Here we will entail the informations about all the known and unknown dive sites and fish sanctuaries found only in Camiguin. To name – these are: White Island, Kebila Beach Resort, Tangub Bay, Mantigue Island, Jigdup Shoal, Burias Shoal, Old Volcano, Coral Garden, Sunken Cemetery, Punta Kabayo, Canyon and Purto Christo.
