Exploring RARE Marine Life In The Philippines Through Scuba Diving

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  • Опубліковано 3 сер 2024
  • 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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    • Exploring RARE Marine ...
    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
    #philippines #scubadiving #documentary

КОМЕНТАРІ • 312

  • @CritterHunter
    @CritterHunter  4 роки тому +26

    If you like this video and want to see more, make sure to subscribe! Just click the link - ua-cam.com/channels/gZ4PmHITuqaZQa4YhPGQww.html

    • @abnerbucol1536
      @abnerbucol1536 3 роки тому +1

      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 роки тому

      I meant El Nido, Palawan?

    • @CritterHunter
      @CritterHunter  3 роки тому

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

    • @abnerbucol1536
      @abnerbucol1536 3 роки тому

      @@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 роки тому

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

  • @larryp3641
    @larryp3641 3 роки тому +39

    Every man has a story brought me

  • @Goatsontheroad
    @Goatsontheroad 4 роки тому +31

    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.

  • @Travelwithbender
    @Travelwithbender 4 роки тому +43

    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!

  • @fr00tloops
    @fr00tloops 3 роки тому +10

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

  • @NicovdH
    @NicovdH 4 роки тому +24

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

  • @MitchSummers
    @MitchSummers 4 роки тому +10

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

  • @pittslitap58
    @pittslitap58 3 роки тому +9

    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. :)

  • @mrjlbarrett5556
    @mrjlbarrett5556 2 роки тому +2

    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 .

  • @yteduser
    @yteduser 3 роки тому +7

    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.

  • @karenanderson4260
    @karenanderson4260 3 роки тому +9

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

  • @MommyNethVlogs
    @MommyNethVlogs 3 роки тому +5

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

  • @1stAmerican
    @1stAmerican 3 роки тому +4

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

  • @Juscz
    @Juscz 3 дні тому

    Like you, I also love seeing carious Octopus species while diving. Great Octopus video and thanks for sharing!

  • @Xeromorphic
    @Xeromorphic 3 роки тому +5

    One of the best diving documentaries I've seen on the UA-cams!

  • @FlorCollins
    @FlorCollins 4 роки тому +6

    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 👍

  • @linotolentino6641
    @linotolentino6641 3 роки тому +3

    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.

  • @alfredvierling2521
    @alfredvierling2521 8 місяців тому

    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.

  • @peterboy6969
    @peterboy6969 3 роки тому +5

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

  • @rhinoholic
    @rhinoholic 3 роки тому +7

    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 .

  • @williamreich3377
    @williamreich3377 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @chontravelsph
    @chontravelsph 3 роки тому +6

    worth watching!

  • @MsWonderfullife19
    @MsWonderfullife19 2 роки тому

    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.

  • @seriouslyyoujest1771
    @seriouslyyoujest1771 3 роки тому +1

    Every Man has a Story brought me here!

  • @melodymontana5370
    @melodymontana5370 3 роки тому +1

    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

  • @bevrogers1412
    @bevrogers1412 3 роки тому +2

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

  • @NickyDunn
    @NickyDunn 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @lizabethhofschneider7665
    @lizabethhofschneider7665 Рік тому

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

  • @bisayakaayo8595
    @bisayakaayo8595 2 роки тому +1

    almost at the end of your videos justin!!!

  • @floranteguron3513
    @floranteguron3513 3 роки тому +1

    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 ✌...

  • @headbangerministries6845
    @headbangerministries6845 3 роки тому +6

    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  2 роки тому

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

  • @Semiam1
    @Semiam1 2 роки тому +1

    Every Man Has a Story brought me here too

  • @kakerswelll
    @kakerswelll 7 місяців тому

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

  • @denismoore1857
    @denismoore1857 Рік тому +1

    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

  • @Shortyshrew
    @Shortyshrew 3 роки тому +2

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

  • @whaleshark2625
    @whaleshark2625 2 роки тому

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

  • @EmpirePreciousMetals
    @EmpirePreciousMetals 2 роки тому

    BRO! glad you’re alive and kicking!

  • @gloriahamel2963
    @gloriahamel2963 3 роки тому

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

  • @VagabondRob555
    @VagabondRob555 3 роки тому

    That was awesome, Thanks.

  • @brentonharvey2404
    @brentonharvey2404 Рік тому

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

    • @CritterHunter
      @CritterHunter  Рік тому

      That's a lot of humbling words, thanks sir

  • @UnderWaterExploring
    @UnderWaterExploring 4 роки тому

    Love your videos!!!

  • @MrScottEddy
    @MrScottEddy 4 роки тому

    I like this one bro, came out good.

  • @mrjlbarrett5556
    @mrjlbarrett5556 2 роки тому +1

    Hats off to your research with your diving

  • @ColdFusion0
    @ColdFusion0 4 роки тому

    Amazing video. Great work Justin, I love it.

  • @davidlittlefield2483
    @davidlittlefield2483 Рік тому

    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.

  • @thehooperx27
    @thehooperx27 3 роки тому +3

    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!! 🍻

  • @donitayarbrough3564
    @donitayarbrough3564 4 роки тому

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

  • @ijudia
    @ijudia 4 роки тому +1

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

  • @JuanasFamilyJournal
    @JuanasFamilyJournal 4 роки тому +2

    Aaaamazingggg footage gors

  • @chrispuder1527
    @chrispuder1527 3 роки тому

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

  • @AngryKittens
    @AngryKittens 3 роки тому

    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.

  • @brettflanagan3066
    @brettflanagan3066 3 роки тому

    Very well done vid, man.

  • @thehondagirl6695
    @thehondagirl6695 3 роки тому

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

  • @RoyandJaninesAdventures
    @RoyandJaninesAdventures 3 роки тому

    What an awesome video. Thankyou, inspired :)

  • @bern2020
    @bern2020 Рік тому

    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.

  • @misheroni1255
    @misheroni1255 2 роки тому

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

  • @MommyNethVlogs
    @MommyNethVlogs 3 роки тому +1

    Goodluck to your journey but you should share more vlog fir us to watch always..stay safe god bless you.

  • @gardeningtipsandmore
    @gardeningtipsandmore 3 роки тому

    awesome video!!

  • @chlamydiayourdaddyishere
    @chlamydiayourdaddyishere 3 роки тому

    THIS PUTs me to sleep. So relaxing.

  • @jimmykabisch3258
    @jimmykabisch3258 3 роки тому

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

  • @marklee8484
    @marklee8484 3 роки тому +1

    Good Job! Every Man Has A story! Bravo.

  • @luchiegacis1249
    @luchiegacis1249 3 роки тому

    Thank you for sharing your passion. What a beautiful documentary. I love your commentaries and knowledge on those creatures you find.

  • @JoeJoe-lo4bk
    @JoeJoe-lo4bk 3 роки тому +1

    Pretty amazing, thanks!

  • @gerliegrino8126
    @gerliegrino8126 2 роки тому

    Such a very good documentary of philippine waters,thanks mr. Critters good job...for promoting destination dives of our country....thank you

  • @stephaniechoward2757
    @stephaniechoward2757 Рік тому +2

    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.

  • @heidivu262
    @heidivu262 4 роки тому

    Amazing. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience

  • @cprm13113
    @cprm13113 4 роки тому

    i love this

  • @lucenareccion6393
    @lucenareccion6393 3 роки тому

    Great job! Nice documentary...

  • @mushkids7080
    @mushkids7080 4 роки тому

    Wow.. Thanks for sharing...

  • @atebabytorres6357
    @atebabytorres6357 3 роки тому

    Thank you for promoting the beauty of the Philippines 🇵🇭

  • @kellim2100
    @kellim2100 2 роки тому

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

  • @dougbourdo2589
    @dougbourdo2589 3 роки тому

    Amazing undersea creatures in even more amazing colors and looks. Great job.

  • @rhodakanemori5395
    @rhodakanemori5395 2 роки тому

    Amazing !!

  • @lucitalaylo8662
    @lucitalaylo8662 3 роки тому

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

  • @mindyu2146
    @mindyu2146 3 роки тому

    Wonderful Justin.. just cant imagine how many dive hours you did for this eye feast of a film... you certainly deserve more viewers...God bless and many more dream critters to film...

  • @jovitagibson5567
    @jovitagibson5567 3 роки тому

    I am now your subscriber Justine. You & Finn Snow are my idols in underwater scuba diving! Thanks for showing us your interesting dives!

  • @kayhalliday2676
    @kayhalliday2676 3 роки тому

    Thank you for sharing this superbly filmed video.
    You are next generation Cousteau 👍💖

  • @tatanged6636
    @tatanged6636 4 роки тому

    beautiful video i love it very nice.

  • @evaesplana1729
    @evaesplana1729 3 роки тому +1

    Your great. .thank you..God bless you..Hope to see more of your great works..

  • @Artmen56
    @Artmen56 4 роки тому

    Interesting Video Thanks for sharing your experience

  • @fayemadriaga7840
    @fayemadriaga7840 3 роки тому

    New subscriber here Sir! Thank you so much for introducing and appreciating the marine species that we have in our country. ❤️ I'm learning so much here! Just the right vlogs I need as I miss the sea so much this quarantine. Thank you Sir and God bless you and Ma'am Judia!

  • @reineriosupsup
    @reineriosupsup 3 роки тому

    Wow,Im amazed👏👏👏

  • @nnayam4144
    @nnayam4144 2 роки тому

    What a beautiful documentary ♥️

  • @marivicremulla5540
    @marivicremulla5540 3 роки тому

    Wow so colorful and what a beauty down there

  • @joeljacotmba
    @joeljacotmba Рік тому +1

    Thanks!

  • @recreationalvehicle5212
    @recreationalvehicle5212 2 роки тому

    so cool thanks for the video

  • @exceptional6885
    @exceptional6885 Рік тому

    I love this documentary so much.....♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

  • @ros_egli
    @ros_egli 4 роки тому

    Wow! Your vast and extensive knowledge with marine creatures is just brilliant. Awesome footage.😊

  • @gloriahamel2963
    @gloriahamel2963 3 роки тому

    Thank you for sharing. Be safe and stay healthy.🙏🏽

  • @mariamanuelroque
    @mariamanuelroque 3 роки тому

    Great video, great editing! I have just became a diver in the Seychellesand will mist most definitely go to the Philippines :)

  • @will_274
    @will_274 3 роки тому

    Awesome documentary.. beautiful shots of the critters. Amazing colours.. you are very good at narration 👍 👏

  • @lourdesbayr9683
    @lourdesbayr9683 3 роки тому

    amazing video!

  • @bernardgiguere2752
    @bernardgiguere2752 Рік тому

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

  • @fepepay1684
    @fepepay1684 11 місяців тому

    I am happy for you and your team.

  • @ILikeCallOfDuty123
    @ILikeCallOfDuty123 3 роки тому

    From every man has a story also. I'm from the u.s. now living in Philippines. Love to meet up with you one day. Your a great inspiration!!

  • @stephancapitanio6898
    @stephancapitanio6898 3 роки тому

    Awesome video!

  • @asandmyfil-amhubby9666
    @asandmyfil-amhubby9666 Рік тому +1

    Wow your vlog is so amazing

  • @gondwana6303
    @gondwana6303 Рік тому

    Appreciate your artfully astute eye!

  • @PatrickIrelandsentienti
    @PatrickIrelandsentienti 3 роки тому

    I couldn't turn this off, well done!

  • @belenperez9893
    @belenperez9893 3 роки тому

    New subscriber here. I love this video. Thanks for sharing the beauty of the underwater. I'm fascinated with every creature down there. Plus I was familiarized with their names. I also love the videography. Stay safe.