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Gato Island, locally known as "Isla del Gato", Spanish for "Cat Island", was named so because of its shape; it looks like a curled sleeping cat when looking from the mainland of Cebu.
Isla del Gato is about 15 kilometres northwest of Malapascua Island. The island is constantly washed by strong currents, thus creating side cuttings with high rock faces. Of all Gato Island dive sites, the Cave understandably claims the most attention; few islands have a natural underwater tunnel going clean from one side to the other. The rest of Gato Island is characterized by good coral (especially soft coral), excellent fish life, dramatic topography, and an abundance of goodies for macro-lovers. Plus, of course, the consistent backdrop of whitetips and sea snakes.
0:00 Introduction, Travel & Gearing Up
0:27 South & West Dive
8:54 East, Gato Cave & North End Dive
18:32 Thank You For Watching