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See Photos of the Turtles of Apo Island Up Close

There are many places in the Philippines where one can experience close encounters with these gentle marine reptiles, but Apo Island in Negros Oriental is undoubtedly the country’s most famous turtle-watching spot.

A snorkeler drifts over the shallow part of the coral reef in Apo Island. Below her is the wonderland she expected: Colorful hard and soft corals, a massive barrel sponge, and a multitude of gaudily patterned coral reef fishes. Most of the ...

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