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The Argonauts
Feature

The Argonauts

From the ancestral lifeblood of our islands to the modern sport, witness the evolution of seafaring as Centennial Five, the country's elite sailors, make history in a gripping blue water race.

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Dark Mountain, Part II:  A Fathomless Frontier
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Dark Mountain, Part II: A Fathomless Frontier

Inseparable from the coordinated effort to protect Tubbataha is the quest to understand it. To scientists from around the world, the faraway atoll presents a bottomless mystery, offering answers that lead only to more questions.‍

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The Town that Counts Whale Sharks
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The Town that Counts Whale Sharks

Each year, tourists flock to the town of Donsol to swim with the whale sharks. But what happens when spotting these creatures becomes a game of chance?

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Where The Whale Sharks Remain
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Where The Whale Sharks Remain

Whale shark tourism has uplifted the lives of the locals in Oslob, who keep a close relationship with these gentle giants. But where do we draw the line between tourism and conservation?

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The Future is Indigenous
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The Future is Indigenous

Amid a growing ecological crisis, Coron finds its path to climate resilience by working with the first stewards of the land.

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GRID Expedition Series
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GRID Expedition Series

Our greatest adventures following the outdoorsmen, conservationists, and experts who know our natural spaces inside and out.

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Nature's Path is Winding
Hometown Stories

Nature's Path is Winding

From the Buddhist temples of Cebu to a protected island in Negros, Dave Albao has gone all sorts of places in search of meaning.

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Where the Water is Home
Hometown Stories

Where the Water is Home

Dave de Vera has been working with indigenous communities for over 30 years; and he vividly remembers his role in the landmark legal victory that gave the Tagbanwa of Coron their home back, from ridge to reef.

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Why Conspiracies Won’t Save Our Oceans
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Why Conspiracies Won’t Save Our Oceans

Netflix’s Seaspiracy wants the world to stop eating fish in the name of sustainability. But would that really help?

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Into the World of Blackwater Diving
Photo Essay

Into the World of Blackwater Diving

Blackwater diving offers a glimpse of the world beneath the surface.

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Tribute Freediver: Martin Zapanta
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Tribute Freediver: Martin Zapanta

Tribute Freediver depicts the story of national freediving record-holder Martin Zapanta, and how conquering his fears propelled a passion for photographing the deep blue on a single breath.

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Exploring The World's Oceans With Alexandra Cousteau
Interview

Exploring The World's Oceans With Alexandra Cousteau

On her first visit to the Philippines for global non-profit Oceana, the filmmaker and conservationist talked to us about being a child of the ocean.

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Escape to Paradise
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Escape to Paradise

Welcome to Coron Island, the ancestral domain of the Tagbanua, and where photographer Terence Angsioco made his escape from Metro Manila.

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Saving Sharks with Ariana Agustines
Interview

Saving Sharks with Ariana Agustines

Shark populations around the world are facing rapid rates of decline. What could that mean for us? Scientist and LAMAVE Project Lead Ariana Agustines talks about local shark conservation, and what travelers can do to help.

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Between Two Breaths
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Between Two Breaths

The freediving communities in Anilao, Cebu, and Panglao reveal the growing popularity of a sport that is as extreme as it is beautiful.

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