Oslob
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Cebu, Philippines
Best timeYear-round
Water temp26-29°C / 79-84°F
Visibility5-15m / 16-50ft
AccessShore Dive
Dive typesScuba, Snorkel
DifficultyBeginner
Max depth15 m
Avg depth8 m
Nearest airportCEB
Whale shark feedingControversial tourism
ScubaSnorkel
Oslob is a famous but controversial tourist destination where local fishermen feed whale sharks, guaranteeing sightings for snorkelers and divers. The practice is debated for its ecological impact but provides very close encounters.
Features
A site where whale sharks are hand-fed by fishermen, ensuring near-guaranteed sightings. The ethics of this practice are a major point of debate in the diving community. The interaction is shallow and close to shore.
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