Kalanggaman island is a tropical beach paradise in the Philippines. Malapascua, November
Common thresher sharks are pelagic and live in the deep ocean. However, Malapascua offers a unique chance to see these incredible sharks at close range while they are cleaned. Monad Shoal, Philippines, November.
Beams of light dapple the Ocean surface underwater. Malapascua, Philippines, November.
Soft coral scene with fish shoal in the background, Calanggaman, Malapascua, Philippines, November
The conical spines of a superb sea star {Poraster superbus}. These starfish are about 12 inches wide and have rows of prominent conical spines. Malapascua, Philippines. November
Soft coral scene with fish shoal in the background, Calanggaman, Malapascua, Philippines, November
The Double-spined urchin {Echinothrix calamaris} is fairly common in the Philippines and lives in rocky or coral crevices. The common name comes from the two distinct types of spine. Also known as the banded sea urchin. Malapasuca, Philippines, November.