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# Thresher Shark Divers

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## Posts

- [Blog](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/blog/) - Thresher Shark Divers blog: dive stories, marine life updates, Malapascua news and insider tips from the team at the Philippines' top shark diving centre.
- [Learn to Dive in the Philippines: The Complete Guide for Beginners (2026)](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/learn-to-dive-in-the-philippines-the-complete-guide-for-beginners-2026/) - The Philippines is one of the world’s best places to learn to dive, combining affordable PADI courses, warm water year-round, and immediate access to world-class marine life. Malapascua Island in Cebu stands out for small-group training, expert multilingual instructors, and the unique benefit of seeing thresher sharks within 24 hours of your certification dive. Why
- [TSD’s Unique Thresher Shark Course – a student perspective!](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/tsds-unique-thresher-shark-course-a-student-perspective/) - Update: Since 2022, thresher shark dives depart from Kimud Shoal, not Monad Shoal. The sharks moved to a shallower cleaning station at Kimud — closer to the island and arguably a better dive. Monad Shoal remains a great dive site for other species. Read the full story here. From Non-diver to Shark Identifier. We first
- [Exploring Malapascua’s Best Dive Sites: A Guide for PADI Students](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/exploring-malapascuas-best-dive-sites-a-guide-for-padi-students/) - Update: Since 2022, thresher shark dives depart from Kimud Shoal, not Monad Shoal. The sharks moved to a shallower cleaning station at Kimud — closer to the island and arguably a better dive. Monad Shoal remains a great dive site for other species. Read the full story here. Malapascua Island, nestled in the Philippines, is
- [The Thresher Sharks of Monad Shoal](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/the-thresher-sharks-of-monad-shoal/) - Update: Since 2022, thresher shark dives depart from Kimud Shoal, not Monad Shoal. The sharks moved to a shallower cleaning station at Kimud — closer to the island and arguably a better dive. Monad Shoal remains a great dive site for other species. Read the full story here. Telling Tails on Malapascua Just to remind
- [November IDC](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/november-idc/) - The November IDC came around very quickly and this time it was an all girl crew. The three ladies passed with flying colors, and as usual scored very well in the Instructor Exams, doing themselves and TSD proud. l-r: John, Yvette, Sylvia, George, Louise, Mike Yvette, Sylvia and Louise came to us from varying backgrounds.
- [The Sharks Moved: Why Kimud Shoal Is the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Malapascua](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/the-sharks-moved-why-kimud-shoal-is-the-best-thing-that-ever-happened-to-malapascua/) - In 2022, Malapascua's famous thresher sharks moved from Monad Shoal to Kimud Shoal. The result? Shallower dives, closer encounters, and the best shark sightings in 20 years.
- [The Complete Guide to Malapascua Dive Sites (There's More Than Sharks)](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/the-complete-guide-to-malapascua-dive-sites-theres-more-than-sharks/) - Malapascua has over 20 dive sites beyond the famous Kimud Shoal. From coral gardens to deep walls and shipwrecks, here's your complete guide to what's under the water.
- [Mandarin Fish Night Dives: Malapascua's Best-Kept Secret](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/mandarin-fish-night-dives-malapascuas-best-kept-secret/) - Every sunset, mandarin fish emerge from the coral rubble at Malapascua's Lighthouse reef to mate. It's one of the most colourful spectacles in diving, and most visitors miss it.
- [What We're Doing to Protect Malapascua's Reefs (And Why It Should Matter to You)](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/what-were-doing-to-protect-malapascuas-reefs-and-why-it-should-matter-to-you/) - Reef conservation isn't just a nice idea in Malapascua. It's what keeps the thresher sharks coming back. Here's what responsible diving looks like and what we're doing about it.
- [12 Things That Keep You Alive Underwater (A No-Nonsense Guide to Safe Diving)](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/safe-diving-tips-scuba-safety-guide/) - Diving is safe when you do it right. Here are 12 practical habits that separate smart divers from statistics, from a dive shop that's been teaching since 2004.
- [One Year After Haiyan: How Malapascua Came Back](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/one-year-after-haiyan-how-malapascua-came-back/) - In November 2013, Typhoon Haiyan flattened Malapascua Island. One year on, here's what happened, how we rebuilt, and why the sharks never left.
- [How to Get to Malapascua Island (It's Easier Than You Think)](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/how-to-get-to-malapascua-island-its-easier-than-you-think/) - Getting to Malapascua Island in the Philippines isn't as complicated as it looks. Here's the step-by-step route from Cebu airport to the island, including transport options.
- [Best Time to Dive Malapascua: The Honest Answer](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/best-time-to-dive-malapascua-the-honest-answer/) - When's the best time to dive Malapascua? The thresher sharks are there year-round, but visibility, weather, and crowds vary by season. Here's the real breakdown.
- [Your First Open Water Course: What It's Actually Like (Day by Day)](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/your-first-open-water-course-what-its-actually-like-day-by-day/) - Thinking about learning to dive in Malapascua? Here's an honest, day-by-day breakdown of what a PADI Open Water course actually involves, no sugarcoating.
- [Why Malapascua Is the Best Place to Learn to Dive in the Philippines](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/why-malapascua-is-the-best-place-to-learn-to-dive-in-the-philippines/) - The Philippines has hundreds of dive schools. Here's why Malapascua consistently ranks as the best place to get your certification, especially if you want your training dives to actually be exciting.
- [Seahorses, Frogfish, and Things That Look Like Rocks: A Muck Diving Guide](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/seahorses-frogfish-and-things-that-look-like-rocks-a-muck-diving-guide/) - Malapascua is famous for sharks, but its muck diving is world-class. Frogfish, seahorses, blue-ringed octopus, and creatures so camouflaged you'd swim right past them.
- [Advanced Open Water in Malapascua: Is It Worth the Extra Two Days?](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/advanced-open-water-in-malapascua-is-it-worth-the-extra-two-days/) - Already Open Water certified? The Advanced course in Malapascua takes two days and unlocks deeper dive sites, the best shark encounters, and night dives. Here's why it's worth it.
- [Diving Malapascua on a Budget: What Things Actually Cost](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/diving-malapascua-on-a-budget-what-things-actually-cost/) - Planning a dive trip to Malapascua on a budget? Here's an honest guide to what you'll spend on transport, accommodation, diving, and food, plus tips for getting the best value.
- [We're Back: Diving Malapascua After Covid](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/were-back-diving-malapascua-after-covid/) - After the longest closure in our history, Malapascua is open again. The reefs are healthier than ever, the sharks are still there, and we're ready.
- [Thresher Sharks of Malapascua: The Only Place You Can Dive With Them Daily](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/thresher-sharks-of-malapascua-the-only-place-you-can-dive-with-them-daily/) - Malapascua Island is the only place on earth where thresher sharks appear at a cleaning station daily. Here's what to expect, how the dives work, and why Kimud Shoal changed everything.
- [10 Things Nobody Tells You Before Your First Trip to Malapascua](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/10-things-nobody-tells-you-before-your-first-trip-to-malapascua/) - Planning your first trip to Malapascua? Here are 10 things the guidebooks don't mention, from power outages to the best beach bars to why you should pack light.
- [Sustainable Diving: Protecting Malapascua’s Marine Ecosystem](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/sustainable-diving-protecting-malapascuas-marine-ecosystem/) - Diving is a unique and awe-inspiring way to explore the underwater world, offering a glimpse into the vibrant and diverse marine life that exists beneath the surface. However, with the increasing popularity of scuba diving, it is crucial to ensure that our activities do not harm these fragile ecosystems. Sustainable diving practices are essential to
- [Diving into a Career: Becoming a PADI Instructor on Malapascua Island](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/diving-into-a-career-becoming-a-padi-instructor-on-malapascua-island/) - If you’ve ever dreamed of turning your passion for diving into a career, becoming a PADI instructor on Malapascua Island might be the perfect path for you. Nestled in the Philippines, this tropical paradise is renowned for its stunning underwater landscapes, rich marine life, and the rare opportunity to dive with thresher sharks. At Thresher
- [Top 5 Reasons to Choose Malapascua for Your PADI Dive Training](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/top-5-reasons-to-choose-malapascua-for-your-padi-dive-training/) - When it comes to choosing the perfect location for your PADI dive training, Malapascua Island in the Philippines stands out as a top contender. This tropical paradise offers more than just beautiful beaches and clear waters; it's a haven for divers of all levels. Here are the top five reasons why Malapascua Island is the
- [Advanced Dive Courses: Taking Your Skills to the Next Level](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/advanced-dive-courses-taking-your-skills-to-the-next-level/) - Diving is more than just a hobby; it's a gateway to exploring the vast underwater world, filled with stunning marine life, intricate ecosystems, and breathtaking landscapes. For those who have already dipped their toes into the diving world and are eager to advance their skills, advanced PADI courses offer an incredible opportunity. These courses not
- [Essential Gear for PADI Dive Training: What You Need to Know](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/essential-gear-for-padi-dive-training-what-you-need-to-know/) - Embarking on a PADI dive training course is an exciting journey into the underwater world. Whether you're just starting with your Open Water Diver certification or advancing to more specialized training, having the right gear is crucial. Proper equipment enhances your safety, comfort, and overall diving experience. At Thresher Shark Divers, we ensure our students
- [Creature Feature: Flamboyant Cuttlefish](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/creature-feature-flamboyant-cuttlefish/) - Flamboyant cuttlefish in full colour © Tim Rock Pfeffer’s flamboyant cuttlefish, Metasepia pfefferi, are a favorite of underwater photographers here inMalapascua. They display stunning changing colours and patterns and actually “walk” along the bottom of the sea, the only cuttlefish species known to do so. These tiny cuttlefish only grow up to 8cm in length, and
- [Cleanup!](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/cleanup/) - On September 12th, Thresher Shark Divers participated in Project Aware’s Dive Against Debris Marine Cleanup and Survey. We had a grand turnout of 19 participants that helped clean Bounty Beach and dive site Bakhaw. On the beach we found everything from cigarette filters, food wrappers, bottle caps and bottles, and enough old flip flops to fill a women’s
- [The COT Squad!!!](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/the-cot-squad/) - Thresher Shark Divers‘ Instructor team, aka ‘The COT Squad,’ have been working hard to help in the process of eradicating the Crown of Thorns Starfish that are feeding on the coral reefs of Malapascua’s dive sites. The adult Crown of Thorns is a carnivorous predator that can consume up to 6 square meters of living
- [Creature Feature – Sea Moths](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/creature-feature-sea-moths/) - We have some weird critters here in the waters around Malapascua Island, making it a photographers dream. But one of the weirdest of all are the sea moths which can often be found walking (yes walking!) around in pairs. Sea Moth by Stewart Robinson The sea moths, or Pegasidae, are a family of fish found in shallow coastal
- [100 meter technical dive!](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/100-meter-technical-dive/) - TSD was recently very proud to recently receive the PADI Tec Rec Center Award and become the only Tec Rec center on Malapascua. Since then, we have been busy, busy, busy with technical divers. Nathan Coldham, a very experienced PADI Tec Rec Instructor, has recently moved to Malapascua to head up TSD Tec and has
- [Some fantastic new shark photos](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/some-fantastic-new-shark-photos/) - Earlier this year, professional marine photographer Brandon Cole contacted Thresher Shark Divers. Brandon was writing a guide book on marine life, but was lacking a photo of a thresher shark. As Malapascua is the thresher shark capital of the world, he was hoping we could provide a good shot. However, once we told him about the amazing
- [Celebrations in Oscars!](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/celebrations-in-oscars/) - Thresher Shark Divers celebrated in style again last night with not one, but three special events. First up were eight new PADI certifications - everything from PADI Advanced Open Water toEquipment Specialties. As usual, each student – and their hard-working instructor – gets TSDs one-of-a-kind Shark Bite Shot, developed by owner, Trevor, exclusively for our new students. Bonnie won
- [Sharks, sharks, everywhere!!!](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/sharks-sharks-everywhere/) - If you have been to Malapascua recently or have been following us on Facebook or Twitter, you cannot help but have heard the fantastic news about our thresher sharks. In late 2011, Thresher Shark Divers starting diving a new ‘secret’ dive site for thresher sharks. ‘Shark Wall’ is still part of Monad Shoal, and is just a little south
- [A big celebration!](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/a-big-celebration/) - Here at Thresher Shark Divers we don’t need an excuse to have a party, but on the 11th of February we had ten! So staff and customers alike were invited to help us celebrate, with festivities that went on way into the morning! Andrea and Chris both celebrated their birthdays, Manuella reached her 100th dive, Martin and
- [Crown of Thorns on Malapascua](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/crown-of-thorns-on-malapascua/) - As divers, it is drummed into us from the moment we don scuba gear, that we are to make minimal impact on the underwater environment: don’t touch, don’t take, and above all, don’t kill anything. But there is one creature for which the opposite is true – the dreaded crown of thorns sea star. The crown
- [Our Newest Divemaster Trainee!](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/our-newest-divemaster-trainee/) - Luwill is a local lad; a relatively new member of staff who has been with us for about a year now. With his excellent English, fine sense of humor, and his position as main boat boy to meet and greet guests when they first arrive at the port to Malapascua Island, he has quickly turned
- [Crazy Summer at TSD for PADI IDC’s](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/crazy-summer-at-tsd-for-padi-idcs/) - Summer this year has been a bumper season for PADI IDC’s at Thresher Shark Divers. They have been running back-to-back through June, July and August. June June was a surprise one. With quite a few maybe’s interested in our June IDC Special, but eventually no takers, we decided to cancel it. Then the next day, who should
- [Some great photos!](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/some-great-photos/) - Recently we had the pleasure of a visit from Hugh Ross from Guam. He came bearing gifts of red wine and cheese (so was an immediate hit with your intrepid writer), and left us with some amazing photographs: Octopus Ornate Ghost Pipefish Flatworm Pygmy Seahorse Thresher Shark Generous to a fault, on his last night,
- [More PADI Awards!](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/more-padi-awards/) - At Thresher Shark Divers we always strive to be the best in everything we do and so we were over the moon to be recognized again in the PADI Annual Awards. This year we were awarded finalist in two out of the five categories: the Project AWARE Conservation Award and the Outstanding Dive Center Business
- [April PADI IDC](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/april-padi-idc/) - Our April PADI IDC was our usual success, and star candidates Karlis, Dustin and Henrik sailed through getting high marks and keeping up TSD’s perfect record of 100% first time pass in the PADI Dive Instructor Course. L-R: George Wegmann (PADI Instructor Examiner), Dustin, Mike (CD), Karlis, Henrik This IDC was definitely a fun one
- [Thresher Shark Diving!](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/thresher-shark-diving/) - That’s (almost) our name, don’t wear it out! The last two months on Monad Shoal have just been crazy, crazy, crazy, with big stuff absolutely everywhere. All our divers have been coming back every day with huge, beaming smiles and great photos. To start with, there have been plenty of thresher sharks to go around.
- [Family Planning](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/family-planning/) - This blog is ostensibly a diving blog, but our lives here are, by necessity, intertwined with local life and the local community so today’s entry will focus on them. As you know if you have been here, the local community is very poor. The Philippines itself has huge problems with poverty. Wealth is concentrated in
- [TSD newsletter finally launched](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/tsd-newsletter-finally-launched/) - After years of planning and procrastinating, we have finally launched our newsletter! If you are interested in receiving our regular updates, you can sign up here: http://www.malapascua-diving.com/newsletters/newsletter.html Updates will be sent quarterly so they are sure to be packed with loads of interesting reads and it is easy to unsubscribe if ever you so choose.
- [Malapascua finally joins the 20th Century, maybe even the 21st…](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/malapascua-finally-joins-the-20th-century-maybe-even-the-21st/) - It’s been a long hard road for us on Malapascua. Living on a heap of sand in the middle of the Pacific (as my mother puts it) is all well and good, but it tends to lack those creature comforts. Looks beautiful, right? And it is. But this tiny island, only 2 km long, is
- [New Chef](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/new-chef/) - Oscar’s restaurant above TSD has been open for 15 months already and has gone from strength to strength. The food has been consistently amazing and continues to astonish us with its all-out yumminess. But we always want to improve and for the last few months we have been looking for a new chef to move
- [Project AWARE kids day](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/project-aware-kids-day/) - Yesterday, TSD was proud to receive word that we have been awarded the 2009 PADI Project Aware Environmental Achievement Award for “exemplary efforts to conserve aquatic environments through education, advocacy and action.” This is hot on the heels of our recent visit last week to the local school to hold a Project Aware Kids event.
- [TSD’s 5 Year Anniversary](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/tsds-5-year-anniversary/) - It’s hard to believe, but December 22nd was the 5th anniversary of Thresher Shark Divers. We would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you who has visited us, dived with us and supported us over the years. We hope you have enjoyed your time on Malapascua Island as much
- [First Female Advanced Nitrox Diver at TSD TEC](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/first-female-advanced-nitrox-diver-at-tsd-tec/) - We would like to warmly congratulate Natasha Green who today became the first female to certify as an IANTD Advanced Nitrox Diver at TSD TEC! I first chatted with Natasha on New Year’s Eve in Oscar’s Pub, at which time although she was the antithesis of a technical diver adorned in pink feather boas and
- [Palau Trip Report](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/palau-trip-report/) - Palau has been the dream of a lifetime for me, and so when I was offered the chance to do a liveaboard on Big Blue Explorer I jumped at the chance. Palau is very close to the Philippines and is a perfect destination to combine with your next Malapascua or Philippines visit. This trip was
- [Tsunami Aid](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/tsunami-aid/) - Trevor and I have been lucky enough to meet and work with some wonderful people in the diving industry over the years. We have made many lifelong friends and have many wonderful memories. Sadly, the 2004 tsunami in Thailand affected many of them and had catastrophic effects on their health, businesses and livelihoods. Recently a
- [Problems with the blog](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/problems-with-the-blog/) - Apologies for any recent problems you may have had with the blog, we had some trouble when changing servers We are trying to get everything sorted out but you may have some issues such as receiving old posts again in your RSS feed. If you see anything wrong on any of the pages please let
- [October’s Newest PADI Instructors](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/octobers-newest-padi-instructors/) - October saw another very successful IDC at TSD. Our three instructor candidates passed with flying colours, scoring very highly on their Instructor Exams. They were all pleased to note that they scored way above other candidates and only then realized how well prepared they had been made. All presentations were ones they had seen during
- [One for the Road Pirates Historic Visit](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/one-for-the-road-pirates-historic-visit/) - One for the Road Pirates Dive Club After the amazing fortnight we have just had, we feel we owe an entire blog entry to the One for the Road Pirates Dive Club. After a full-on two week visit by the 35-strong contingent of the Chinese ex-pat Pub and affiliated Dive Club, they sadly left us
- [Project Aware Cleanup and Fundraiser](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/project-aware-cleanup-and-fundraiser/) - Thresher Shark Divers put on a very special event for International Cleanup Day this year, with a truly international group of volunteers from the UK, China, USA, South Africa, Italy, Portugal, France, Canada and Israel and others. Clean up briefing with Mike The afternoon’s festivities started with free cleanup dives. About 40 volunteers went out
- [August at TSD](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/august-at-tsd/) - August was a bit of a rollercoaster month at TSD going from very quiet to hugely busy and back again. Another IDC started on August 1 so a lot of last minute preparations were being made by all our candidates. Then it was full on classroom and in-water work for them for the next 10
- [August IDC](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/august-idc/) - Our IDC started on August 1 with four eager but slightly panicky candidates. Martin with Petr and Mike getting ready to do skill circuits First up we had Martin, who is changing careers. He’s making a sideways jump from the snowboarding industry to diving and had been with us for 4 months already. He had
- [Liveaboards for 2010 / 2011](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/liveaboards-for-2010-2011/) - For some of us, it’s already time to start thinking about our diving trips for next year. For those who prefer their diving liveaboard style, we have new schedules for 2010 and 2011. First up are the Expedition Fleet Tubbataha liveaboards that run from March to June each year. There will be 4 running boats
- [PADI Awards](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/padi-awards/) - PADI Regional Manager, Jimmy Cristrup, recently visited Malapascua to give TSD the various awards that we have received over the last two months. Top of the list was our winning PADI Member Award for 2009. Thresher Shark Divers was the proud recipient of the PROJECT AWARE MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL Award. Jimmy presented us with a beautiful
- [Nesting Sea Snakes](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/nesting-sea-snakes/) - For the last few weeks we have been returning to a nest of sea snakes at Gato. Every time they have been growing bigger and bigger. Here is a piccy courtesy of Sarah King… How cute are they?
- [TSD Tattoo](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/tsd-tattoo/) - It’s official, TSD has been the inspiration for its first tattoo! Alex Kang has been back to TSD three, or is it four times? On his last visit we recognized a familiar – yet different – shape on his ankle. Lo and behold, it was our thresher shark logo, tribalized into an amazing tattoo! TSD
- [The first successful IDC on Malapascua!!!](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/the-first-successful-idc-on-malapascua/) - Thresher Shark Divers are very pleased to have completed our first ever IDC (Instructor Development Course). As well as being a historical event for TSD, it is a groundbreaking in being the first ever successful IDC held in its entirety on Malapascua. Congratulations over and over to David and Sarah on passing their PADI Instructor
- [Booze cruise](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/booze-cruise/) - What a great booze cruise last night. That had to rank one of our most fun. The weather wasn’t ideal, but at least it didn’t rain and the participants certainly made up for it in terms of personality. Mixing the first of many lethal buckets I made my lethal rum bucket and it was passed
- [Two lucky ladies](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/two-lucky-ladies/) - It has been a pleasure having Rose and Lynn here from the UK and we are sad to say goodbye. They have been here 2 weeks and done nearly 80 dives between them. JN (their new adopted son) has shown them an incredible array of marine life – as well as the usual sharks and
- [Malapascua’s 1st IDC!](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/malapascuas-1st-idc/) - We welcome Course Director John Taylor and are proud to be the location for the FIRST EVER IDC HELD ON MALAPASCUA! John comes to us with many years experience as a CD and many successful students, including past, present and we hope future members of staff. David and Sarah are our first two candidates, with
- [Tec again](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/tec-again/) - Trevor returned from Puerto Galera having completed a series of tech dives in preparation for his upcoming search for wrecks and sharks in Malapascuan waters. His deepest was a dive to 90 meters on an industrial strength DPV. Boys and their toys – zooming round the canyons like teenagers….
- [Fluvial Boat Parade](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/fluvial-boat-parade/) - This week is the main Malapascua Island fiesta of the year and everyone has been in high spirits. This morning was the “Fluvial Parade” where all the boats from Malapascua get together and do a trip around the island in celebration of the Virgin Delos Desemapardos for whom the fiesta is in honor. View from
- [Project Aware kids night](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/project-aware-kids-night/) - Last night we went into the community and presented an evening on conservation to the local children of Malapascua. We estimate a turnout of over 500 kids of all ages. Project Aware sticker giveaway We started the evening by giving out Project Aware information cards and stickers to the children – Carly was mobbed and
- [Dive for Earth Day 2009](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/dive-for-earth-day-2009/) - Another successful cleanup day for Dive for Earth day with a two part effort. In the morning we cleaned up the beach collecting many sacks of rubbish. TSD staff and customers along with enthusiastic local children got well stuck in. In the afternoon TSD offered free cleanup dives for all volunteers. We sent out 2
- [Whale Shark !!!](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/whale-shark/) - We have had reports recently of whale sharks congregating in an area a couple of hours from Malapascua and are in the process of investigating it more fully. Occasionally we see whale sharks from the surface including one recently at Lighthouse only 300 meters from shore and in 10 meters of water. But they are
- [Hammerheads!](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/hammerheads/) - April last year was the best month of the hammerhead season, and April 2009 is certainly living up to that. We have had incredible hammerhead sightings over the last couple of weeks. Throughout the 2009 hammerhead season, which starts in December, hammers have been coming right up to us on dives, often in ones and
- [PADI Project Aware recognizes TSD](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/padi-project-aware-recognizes-tsd/) - We are very proud to announce this week that we have been notified that we will be the recipients of not one, but two PADI Project Aware Environmental awards • TSD is the winner of the PADI 5th Annual Project Aware Marine Environment Award. This award recognizes outstanding ecological achievements, with a focus on fostering
- [Archive for March, 2009](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/archive-for-march-2009/) - We are very proud to announce this week that we have been notified that we will be the recipients of not one, but two PADI Project Aware Environmental awards • TSD is the winner of the PADI 5th Annual Project Aware Marine Environment Award. This award recognizes outstanding ecological achievements, with a focus on fostering
- [Great diving](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/great-diving/) - 2009 has been a fantastic diving year so far in Malapascua. As well as plenty of thresher sharks and manta rays we have seen some other amazing things: • A pod of pilot whales with babies swimming past Calangaman Island • Hammerheads at Kimud Shoal sometimes coming close • Oceanic Whitetip spotted at Kimud •
- [Sharx, sharx, sharx](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/sharx-sharx-sharx/) - What a great dive this morning. 10 sharks in total! Including a group of 4 and a group of 3. This isn’t just a one off event. Since November 2007, shark sightings have been on the increase, and they just keep getting better and better. January and February used to be low season for the
- [PADI 5 Star IDC Center](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/padi-5-star-idc-center/) - Today we are very proud to announce that Thresher Shark Divers has been granted the honor of becoming a PADI 5 STAR IDC CENTER! We are now one of the highest levels of PADI Dive Centers and will be teaching a full range of instructor level courses. As well as regular IDCs, we will be
- [Hammerhead Season is here](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/hammerhead-season-is-here/) - Today we made our first trip of the HAMMERHEAD season out to Kimud Shoal. Not sure if they had yet arrived at Kimud, the group descended into the blue down to 40 meters. As they worked their way up, they were starting to lose hope. All of a sudden the lone hammerhead appeared out of
- [Christmas Party](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/christmas-party/) - Last night was the TSD 4th ANNIVERSARY PARTY. The party is our traditional annual celebration of Thresher Shark Divers and a thank you to our wonderful staff who now number around 40 people. They were almost all in attendance along with their families. Staff and customers alike drank and made merry, and enjoyed the traditional
- [New Restaurant!](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/new-restaurant/) - We’ve been waiting for this moment for months, but finally it is here, our new restaurant is now open!!! “Oscar’s” brings a new type of dining to Malapascua. We serve an eclectic mix of exciting international dishes made from the freshest ingredients, with an ever-changing menu based on the best produce available that day. Executive
- [THIRD New Dive Site!](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/third-new-dive-site/) - Strictly speaking this is not really a new dive site. We have known about it since we first arrived on Malapascua Island, but have never dived it before. The PIONEER WRECK is a WWII wreck very close to Malapascua Island. At 54 meters it is beyond the safe limits of recreational and air diving. As
- [Another new dive site!](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/another-new-dive-site/) - We have another new dive site, the second in as many weeks. This site is called Deep Rock and it is only a 5 minute boat ride away. It is a sunken coral mound, covered in soft corals with a sandy slope on one side. Depth is 12m-25m so it is perfect for all levels
- [New dive site](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/new-dive-site/) - We have found an amazing new dive site in Malapascua. It is teeming with fish including a school of 50 batfish who seem to be permanent residents. The batfish will sometimes follow you around like puppy dogs or sometimes shoot off, their sides glistening in unison in the sun. Whichever it is, it will take
- [EFR Instructor Course now available](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/efr-instructor-course-now-available/) - The EFRI (Emergency First Response Instructor Course) is now available at Thresher Shark Divers. Mike and Andrea completed their EFR Instructor Trainer Certifications this weekend with Thomas Kendrick, a top trainer from PADI headquarters. We will be adding this course to the ever increasing list of courses available at TSD. From next year EFRI will
- [International Cleanup Day](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/international-cleanup-day/) - International Cleanup Day this year was a great success as always. We split up into two groups for the day. Our non-divers, staff members and other volunteers started in the morning with a beach cleanup. We included empty pieces of wasteland near to the beach that are often used as impromptu trash cans. We also
- [TSD-heads](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/tsd-heads/) - Tata recently went wild with his hair clippers and the next day most of staff sported severe number ones. Edgar and Ondo of them even went so far as to show us how much they love their jobs…
- [Ouch!](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/ouch/) - As divers, especially divers who see sharks every day, we care dearly about the declining worldwide population of sharks. Shark finning is the prime contributor to the slaughter of over 100 million sharks each year. At TSD we violently oppose shark finning, though not literally. In the UK earlier this month, an artist violently opposed
- [Mimic Octopus](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/mimic-octopus/) - Lembeh Straits is considered by many to be the Muck-Diving Capital of the world. But many of our customers have said that the muck diving in Malapascua is equal to Lembeh, if not better. We got more support for that today: What a beauty! Today we saw that prized of all creatures, the MIMIC OCTOPUS!
- [At last, Sunday Roast returns to Malapascua](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/at-last-sunday-roast-returns-to-malapascua/) - Work on our new restaurant is moving very quickly and we are licking our lips in anticipation. Gareth, our “Executive Chef’ has already started experimenting and we are lining up to be his test subjects. Yesterday we had our first official BRITISH SUNDAY ROAST DINNER. Staff and customers joined together to indulge in this much
- [Announcing… TSD TEC!!!](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/announcing-tsd-tec/) - Technical Diving comes to Malapascua!!! TSD TEC is now officially the only technical diving facility on Malapascua. With twins, stage tanks and helium we can now dive deeper, longer and more safely. Trevor is now teaching IANTD courses and Simon will soon be teaching PADI DSAT Technical courses. The helium should be coming soon, so
- [Facebook](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/facebook/) - Today we joined the millennium and started a Facebook group. Hope to see you there.
- [All Inclusive Internship Program](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/all-inclusive-internship-program/) - TSD is proud to announce its Change of Life Divemaster Professional Program. This is an all-inclusive program, between two and six months long, that will give you everything you need to be a competent PADI dive professional. Everything is included, there are no hidden costs – unlimited diving, all your PADI courses and fees, accommodation,
- [Trevor’s Triumphant Return](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/trevors-triumphant-return/) - Trevor returned today from Tech Asia in Puerto Galera. He was triumphant in having passed his IANTD Technical Instructor courses, not least of which was the grueling two hour swim test. Accompanying him were endless boxes of goodies full of gleaming new and exciting gear. Backplates and harnesses, manifolds and tank bands, regulators with hoses
- [The PADI Thresher Shark Diver Specialty Course arrives](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/the-padi-thresher-shark-diver-specialty-course-arrives/) - We finally received approval from PADI for our unique Thresher Shark Diver Distinctive Specialty. PADI staff even went as far as to say that they would like to come and do the program themselves. Although a PADI course, Thresher Shark Divers is the only place in the world where you can do this specialty. As
- [Malapascua Mola-Mola](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/malapascua-mola-mola/) - NO-ONE could believe it when Mike came back from his dive having spotted a three meter MOLA MOLA Ocean Sunfish!!! Never before heard of in Malapascua waters, this gentle giant cruised into the cleaning station on Manta Point like a seasoned pro. It circled for ten minutes without a care in the world as a
- [How Many Sharks???](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/how-many-sharks/) - Our shark dive yesterday was a very successful dive indeed. No more than five minutes into the dive, our groups had multiple thresher shark sightings at Shark Point and Manta Point. No less than FIVE threshers were spotted in total and remained in sight until the end of the dive. Mari, who was doing a
- [Thresher Shark PADI Specialty Course](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/thresher-shark-padi-specialty-course/) - Coming Soon…. Watch out in the not too distant future for a brand new PADI Distinctive Specialty Course “THRESHER SHARK DIVER”. The course consists of two theory sessions and two dives. The first academic session focuses on sharks in general and you will learn all kinds of interesting facts about sharks. For instance, did you
- [Welcome](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/welcome/) - Welcome to the new Thresher Shark Divers blog! Here you will be able to keep up to date with the recent events on Malapascua Island and the latest news from TSD. There are lots of exciting changes coming to TSD, so stay tuned for more… Thresher Shark Divers

## Pages

- [Thresher Shark Divers | Malapascua Diving | Cebu, Philippines](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/) - Thresher Shark Diving on Malapascua Island, Philippines with Malapascua's only PADI 5-Star CDC. Incredible fun diving, courses, and dive-resort packages.
- [Dive Courses](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/diving-courses/) - PADI dive courses on Malapascua Island. From beginner Open Water to Divemaster and Instructor at the Philippines only PADI 5 Star CDC Centre.
- [Diving Packages](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/diving-packages/) - Every package includes your choice of accommodation. We work with resorts across every price point on Malapascua — from simple air-conditioned rooms to beachfront suites. Tell us your budget and style, and we’ll match you with the right place. Independent means flexible. Diving Packages on Malapascua Island From world-famous thresher shark dives to relaxed fun
- [Accommodation: Resorts on Malapascua](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/malapascua-resorts/) - Where to stay on Malapascua Island: our guide to the best dive resorts from budget to luxury. Beachfront hotels, guesthouses and resort reviews.
- [Conservation](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/conservation/) - Since opening in 2004, Thresher Shark Divers has been at the forefront of conservation on Malapascua. One of the first things TSD founder Andrea did after opening was propose a set of rules for diving with the thresher sharks at Monad Shoal, both to protect the sharks and ensure responsible diving practices. Those rules were
- [Contact](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/contact/) - Contact Thresher Shark Divers on Malapascua Island. Email, phone, WhatsApp and location details. Book dive courses, fun dives and liveaboard trips.
- [Conservation](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/shark-conservation/) - Shark conservation efforts on Malapascua Island. How Thresher Shark Divers supports thresher shark protection, marine research and sustainable diving practices.
- [Best Diving in the Philippines: 12 Destinations We Actually Recommend](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/best-diving-philippines/) - Insider guide to the best scuba diving in the Philippines. Thresher sharks, WWII wrecks, whale sharks, sardine runs. Written by divers based here since 2004.
- [Best Shark Diving in the World: An Honest Ranking](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/best-shark-diving-world/) - Honest comparison of the world's best shark diving: Malapascua threshers, Galapagos hammerheads, Fiji bulls, South Africa whites. By a shark dive operator.
- [The Complete Guide to Malapascua Diving: Thresher Sharks, Tiger Sharks & Beyond](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/complete-guide-malapascua-diving/) - Your complete guide to Malapascua diving: thresher sharks at Kimud Shoal, tiger sharks, dive sites, courses, best season and how to plan your trip.
- [About Us](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/about/) - Meet Thresher Shark Divers: Malapascua Island only PADI 5 Star CDC Centre and TDI 5 Star facility. Our team, history, certifications and dive safety standards.
- [Getting to Malapascua Island](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/malapascua-island-philippines/getting-to-malapascua-island/) - Getting to Malapascua Island from Cebu, Manila and other destinations. How to travel there using bus, boat, and private transfers, as well as travel tips.
- [Diving with Thresher Sharks at Kimud Shoal](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/thresher-sharks-at-kimud-shoal/) - Thresher Sharks at Kimud Shoal, Malapascua, Philippines. Dive with Thresher Shark Divers, the most experienced dive shop on Malapascua.
- [Marine Life](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/malapascua-island-philippines/marine-life/) - Marine life guide for Malapascua Island. Thresher sharks, mandarinfish, nudibranchs, seahorses, whitetip sharks, frogfish and more at 30 dive sites.
- [Resorts](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/malapascua-island-philippines/resort-old/) - Need someplace to stay while in Malapascua? The higher end resorts book up for major holidays, so book as early as you can. Hot water showers are available in most AC rooms and some fan rooms. Many people find hot water is not necessary as “cold” water is usually just tepid and quite refreshing. Most
- [Awards and Certifications](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/about/awards-certifications/) - Awards and CertificationsOver the years, TSD has received more awards than we can remember. We are honoured to have received awards from TripAdvisor and from PADI every year since inception, as well as one-off awards as Scuba Diver Magazine’s runner-up for “Best Overseas Dive Center.” Our instructors regularly receive “Certificates of recognition” from PADI. TripAdvisor
- [Blue Water Beach Resort Malapascua, Philippines](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/malapascua-resorts/blue-water/) - Blue Water Beach Resort on Malapascua Island. Beachfront accommodation on Bounty Beach with restaurant, pool and dive centre nearby.
- [The Crown](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/malapascua-resorts/the-crown/) - The Crown Resort on Malapascua Island. Boutique beachfront accommodation on Bounty Beach with restaurant and premium rooms.
- [Ocean Vida Resort Malapascua, Philippines](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/malapascua-resorts/ocean-vida/) - Ocean Vida Beach Resort on Malapascua Island. Beachfront accommodation on Bounty Beach with restaurant and dive shop access.
- [Buena Vida Resort](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/malapascua-resorts/buena-vida/) - Buena Vida Resort on Malapascua Island. Comfortable accommodation close to Bounty Beach with restaurant and relaxed island atmosphere.
- [Angelina Accommodation Malapascua, Philippines](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/malapascua-resorts/angelina/) - Angelina Resort on Malapascua Island. Comfortable accommodation near Bounty Beach with easy access to dive centres. Book with Thresher Shark Divers for the b...
- [Cocobana Beach Resort Malapascua, Philippines](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/malapascua-resorts/cocobana/) - Cocobana Beach Resort on Malapascua Island. Budget-friendly beachfront accommodation on Bounty Beach with restaurant and dive shop access.
- [Blue Coral Resort Malapascua, Philippines](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/malapascua-resorts/blue-coral/) - Blue Coral Resort on Malapascua Island. Comfortable beachfront rooms on Bounty Beach close to dive centres and restaurants.
- [Blanco Beach Resort Malapascua, Philippines](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/malapascua-resorts/blanco/) - Blanco Resort Malapascua Island. Beachfront rooms, restaurant and close to Thresher Shark Divers dive centre. Book your stay on Blanco's private beach.
- [TSD Pre-Arrival FAQs](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/tsd-pre-arrival-faqs/) - Everything you need to know before arriving at Thresher Shark Divers. Packing list, what to bring, arrival logistics and preparation tips for Malapascua.
- [Hippocampus Resort](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/malapascua-island-philippines/hippocampus-resort/) - Hippocampus Beach Resort on Malapascua Island. Popular dive resort on Bounty Beach with in-house dive centre and beachfront rooms.
- [Philippines Diving](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/philippines-diving/) - Philippines diving guide covering the best dive destinations. From Malapascua thresher sharks to Tubbataha, Coron wrecks and Bohol whale sharks.
- [Malapascua](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/malapascua-island-philippines/) - Malapascua Island Philippines: Guide to this tiny piece of paradise in the Visayas, Philippines. Beaches, diving, culture, weather and everything you need to know before visiting.
- [Diving with Thresher Shark Divers](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/malapascua-island-philippines/diving/) - Diving with Thresher Shark Divers on Malapascua Island. What to expect, dive schedule, equipment, guided dives and the thresher shark diving experience.
- [Testimonials](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/testimonials/) - Rated by real divers, not marketing departmentsWhat 2,000+ divers actually say about usAcross TripAdvisor, Facebook, and Google. No cherry-picking. Here's the pattern.4.6★★★★★TripAdvisor · 763 reviews90%RecommendFacebook · 1,148 reviews4.4★★★★☆Google · 251 reviews2,162Total ReviewsAcross all platforms🦈Thresher sharks. Consistently.Reviewers report seeing threshers on the vast majority of early morning dives at Kimud Shoal. Multiple divers describe encounters so
- [Liveaboards](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/philippines-diving/philippines-liveaboards/)
- [Snorkeling Trips](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/snorkelling-trips-malapascua-and-kalanggaman/) - Snorkeling trips from Malapascua Island including Kalanggaman Island day trips. Crystal clear waters, coral reefs and marine life for non-divers.
- [Things to Do](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/things-to-do/) - Things to do on Malapascua Island beyond diving. Beaches, island hopping, Kalanggaman trips, nightlife, restaurants and local experiences.
- [Diving Internships](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/diving-internships/) - Diving internship programmes on Malapascua Island. PADI Divemaster and Instructor internships at the Philippines only 5 Star CDC Centre.
- [Dive Sites](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/malapascua-island-philippines/dive-sites/) - Explore Malapascua best dive sites: Kimud Shoal for thresher sharks, Gato Island, Monad Shoal and 20 more. Detailed maps, depths and marine life guides.
- [FAQ](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/malapascua-island-philippines/faq/) - Frequently asked questions about diving on Malapascua Island. Thresher shark season, best time to visit, costs, certification requirements and more.
- [PADI eLearning](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/diving-courses/padi-elearning/) - Learning to scuba dive has never been more convenient! Whether you’re on the go or want to take it slow, now you can complete the knowledge development portion of most PADI courses online in advance with PADI’s eLearning program. PADI has developed an incredible e-learning platform for your courses. It’s very well put together and
- [Dive Safety and Insurance](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/dive-safety-and-insurance/) - Dive safety standards and insurance information for Malapascua Island diving. Emergency procedures, DAN insurance, hyperbaric chamber and safety protocols.
- [Technial Diving](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/technical-diving-malapascua-philippines/) - Technical Diving Malapascua Philippines. Tec courses, deco dives, trimix and rebreather support deep diving at the Philippines PADi Tec Rec Center. Explore wrecks and deep sites.
- [Dive Prices](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/diveprices/) - Malapascua diving prices and rates. Fun dives, PADI courses, equipment rental, liveaboard trips and package deals at Thresher Shark Divers.
- [Wilde Bar](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/wilde-bar/) - Eat at Thresher Shark Divers beachfront restaurant on Malapascua Island. Fresh seafood, international dishes, cold drinks and ocean views after your dive.
- [PADI IDC Philippines – Become a Dive Instructor](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/padi-idc/) - Train at a PADI 5-Star CDC with Platinum Course Director Toni Plaza. Small classes, daily thresher shark dives, and a proven path from zero to PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor. View upcoming IDC dates.
- [Moalboal-Bohol-Sipalay Dive Safari](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/moalboal-sipalay-dive-safari/) - Multi-destination dive safari through the Visayas. Moalboal sardine run, Bohol whale sharks and Sipalay diving combined in one epic Philippines dive trip.
- [Facilities](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/facilities/) - World-class dive facilities at Thresher Shark Divers, Malapascua. Purpose-built dive centre with gear room, classroom, camera station and beachfront location.
- [Privacy Policy](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/privacy-policy/) - Privacy policy for Thresher Shark Divers. How we collect, use and protect your personal information when you use our website and services.

## Courses

- [PADI Refresher](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/diving-courses/padi-refresher/) - PADI Scuba Refresher course on Malapascua Island. Brush up on skills and knowledge before diving again. Quick refresher at a PADI 5 Star CDC.
- [PADI Rescue Diver Course](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/diving-courses/padi-rescue-diver-course/) - PADI Rescue Diver course on Malapascua Island. Learn emergency management and rescue techniques. Challenging and rewarding at a PADI 5 Star CDC.
- [PADI Discover TEC](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/diving-courses/padi-discover-tec/) - PADI Discover TEC experience on Malapascua Island. Try technical diving with twin tanks and experience deeper dives at a TDI 5 Star facility.
- [PADI Thresher Sharks - 2x Shark Conservation](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/diving-courses/thresher-sharks-2x-shark-conservation/) - PADI Thresher Shark Conservation specialty on Malapascua. Two shark dives at Kimud Shoal supporting conservation research and awareness.
- [PADI TSD Shark Specialty](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/diving-courses/shark/) - PADI Shark Specialty course at Thresher Shark Divers Malapascua. Learn about shark behaviour, identification and conservation on guided shark dives.
- [PADI Enriched Air Nitrox Course](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/diving-courses/padi-nitrox-course/) - PADI Enriched Air Nitrox course on Malapascua Island. Extend your bottom time and dive safer with nitrox certification at a PADI 5 Star CDC.
- [PADI Navigation/Night Specialty](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/diving-courses/padi-navigation-night-specialty/) - PADI Navigation and Night Dive specialty courses on Malapascua Island. Improve your underwater navigation and explore dive sites after dark.
- [PADI Open Water + Advanced Open Water](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/diving-courses/padi-open-water-advanced-open-water/) - Combined PADI Open Water and Advanced Open Water course on Malapascua. Go from zero to Advanced diver in one trip at a PADI 5 Star CDC Centre.
- [PADI Open Water Course](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/diving-courses/padi-open-water-course/) - PADI Open Water Diver course on Malapascua Island. Learn to dive at the Philippines only PADI 5 Star CDC Centre. 3-4 days, small groups, thresher shark dives...
- [PADI eLearning](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/diving-courses/padi-elearning/) - Complete PADI eLearning theory online before arriving on Malapascua. Save time on the island and spend more days diving with thresher sharks.
- [PADI Advanced Open Water + Nitrox Course](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/diving-courses/padi-eanx-course/) - Combined PADI Advanced Open Water and Enriched Air Nitrox course on Malapascua. Two certifications in one package at a PADI 5 Star CDC Centre.
- [PADI Sidemount Specialty TEC](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/diving-courses/padi-sidemount-spec-tec/) - PADI Sidemount Specialty course on Malapascua Island. Technical sidemount configuration and diving skills at a PADI 5 Star CDC and TDI 5 Star facility.
- [PADI Youth Diving / Seal Team](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/diving-courses/sealteam/) - PADI youth diving programmes and Seal Team on Malapascua Island. Safe, fun diving experiences for children aged 8 and above.
- [PADI Freediver](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/diving-courses/padi-freediver/) - PADI Freediver course on Malapascua Island. Learn breath-hold diving techniques in the crystal clear waters of the Visayas, Philippines.
- [PADI Advanced Open Water Course](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/diving-courses/padi-advanced-open-water-course/) - PADI Advanced Open Water course on Malapascua Island. 2 days, 5 adventure dives including deep and navigation at a PADI 5 Star CDC Centre.
- [PADI Rescue + EFR Course](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/diving-courses/padi-rescue-efr-course/) - Combined PADI Rescue Diver and Emergency First Response course on Malapascua Island. Complete rescue training package at a PADI 5 Star CDC Centre.
- [PADI TEC 40](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/diving-courses/padi-tec-40/) - PADI TEC 40 course on Malapascua Island. Entry-level technical diving to 40 metres with decompression planning at a TDI 5 Star facility.
- [PADI TEC 45](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/diving-courses/padi-tec-45/) - PADI TEC 45 course on Malapascua Island. Intermediate technical diving to 45 metres with accelerated decompression at a TDI 5 Star facility.
- [PADI TEC 50](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/diving-courses/padi-tec-50/) - PADI TEC 50 course on Malapascua Island. Advanced technical diving to 50 metres with multiple gas switching at the Philippines only TDI 5 Star facility.
- [PADI Digital Underwater Photography](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/diving-courses/digital-photography-course/) - PADI Digital Underwater Photography course on Malapascua Island. Learn to capture thresher sharks, nudibranchs and reef life with your camera underwater.
- [PADI Deep or Wreck or Search and Recovery](https://staging.malapascua-diving.com/diving-courses/padi-deep-or-wreck-or-search-and-recovery/) - PADI Deep Diver, Wreck Diver and Search and Recovery specialty courses on Malapascua Island at a PADI 5 Star CDC Centre.
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