Mother and Baby Dugong at our freedive spot 🐋 Did you know dugongs are closely related to elephants? These gentle giants can hold their breath for up to six minutes while grazing on seagrass! 🌿 What else do you know about Dugongs? Let us know in the comments below!
Here are a few more interesting facts about dugongs:
1. Dugongs, often called “sea cows,” graze on seagrass, much like cows on land.
2. They can live up to 70 years in the wild.
3. Dugongs reproduce slowly, giving birth to a single calf every 3 to 7 years.
4. Classified as vulnerable, they face threats from habitat loss, hunting, and accidental entanglement in fishing gear.
5. They communicate through chirps, whistles, and barks, especially between mothers and calves.
6. Dugongs have a fluked tail resembling that of a whale, unlike manatees, which have rounded tails.
7. Found in warm coastal waters of the Indo-Pacific, including the Philippines, they thrive in seagrass-rich environments.
Dive into the wild with us and experience these rare encounters firsthand.
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TAKE A LOOK at the colorful and lively ecosystem of El Nido’s famous underwater structure. 🩵
Can You Hold Your Breath This Long?
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In just one full day, you can visit all these dive sites. From 9AM to 3PM, enjoy lunch, freediving gear, underwater photos/videos, and a freedive buddy. Don’t miss out on this awesome experience! 🎥 Seaborn - El Nido Freediving School #seaborn #elnido #freediving #freediver #palawan #underwater
Did you know that El Nido is home to 5 out of 7 sea turtle species? Yes, that’s true! These sea turtles always return to the place where they were born to lay their eggs. Isn’t that sweet? What else do you know about sea turtles?
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Diving through the iconic underwater structure in El Nido feels like magic! 🐠
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These big schools of fish love hanging out at our training sites, unbothered by the freedivers. They continue to show off their beauty, making the underwater life in El Nido truly breathtaking.Sea creatures seem to recognize the good energy from good people. They feel safe and welcomed, allowing them to thrive and interact freely with divers, creating unforgettable underwater experiences. 🩵 Have you added Freediving in El Nido to your bucketlist yet? Don’t miss out! 🎥 Seaborn - El Nido Freediving School #elnido #freediving #palawan #seaborn #freediver
These big schools of fish love hanging out at our training sites, unbothered by the freedivers. They continue to show off their beauty, making the underwater life in El Nido truly breathtaking.
Sea creatures seem to recognize the good energy from good people. They feel safe and welcomed, allowing them to thrive and interact freely with divers, creating unforgettable underwater experiences. 🩵
Have you added Freediving in El Nido to your bucketlist yet? Don’t miss out!
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Do what makes you feel alive! ❤️
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If you’re ever wondering where that freedive shop in El Nido is located? It’s that blue building next to the red one! Just right on the town’s main beach! Tag your freediving friends!
We are located at Serena st, Buena Suerte, El Nido Town Proper. You can also find us in Google Maps for easier navigation. Send a direct message for reservations!
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Would you wake up from a dream like this? 🐟
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POV: You are a merman secretly in love with a human.
Following her closely everyday, longing for her attention.
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How Long Will You Hold Your Breath To Fully Experience This Magic?
El Nido’s underwater world is at it’s most clear visibility right now! Don’t miss out!
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It is observed that sea creatures, including fish, are often more calm and less startled around divers who maintain a relaxed and non-intrusive presence underwater. This suggests that their behavior can be influenced by the demeanor and approach of humans interacting with them in their natural habitat. Whats your experience? ❤️
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6 Benefits of Breath-Holding
In freediving, holding your breath is a crucial skill that allows divers to explore the underwater world without the need for bulky scuba gear. Some benefits of holding your breath in freediving include:
1. **Increased Lung Capacity**: Regular breath-holding exercises can help expand lung capacity, allowing freedivers to take in more air and hold their breath for longer durations underwater.
2. **Improved Breath Control**: Freedivers learn to control their breath through various techniques such as diaphragmatic breathing and breath-holding drills, which can enhance overall respiratory efficiency and performance.
3. **Enhanced Mental Focus and Relaxation**: Holding your breath requires mental discipline and focus. Freedivers often practice relaxation techniques to calm their mind and body, which can improve their ability to conserve oxygen and dive deeper.
4. **Reduced Air Consumption**: Freedivers who can hold their breath for extended periods can conserve air and reduce the frequency of breaths needed during dives, allowing them to stay submerged longer and explore underwater environments more comfortably.
5. **Heightened Awareness of Body and Environment**: Freedivers develop a keen sense of body awareness and environmental perception through breath-holding practices. This heightened awareness can improve safety underwater and enhance the overall diving experience.
6. **Sense of Achievement and Connection with Nature**: Successfully holding your breath and diving to greater depths can provide a sense of accomplishment and a deeper connection with the underwater world, fostering a profound appreciation for nature and marine life.
It’s essential for freedivers to undergo proper training and follow safety protocols. If you’re intrigued by the idea of exploring the underwater world with just a single breath, consider giving freediving a try under the supervision of qualified instructors. Reach out to us to experience freediving
