A world-class scuba diving destination due to its proximity to the Verde Island Passage, the municipality of Mabini in Batangas province boasts of waters teeming with marine life. Hard and soft corals, colorful schools of fish, nudis or sea slugs, and lots of Instagrammable underwater inhabitants have been recorded and documented in Mabini over the years. To further enhance its reputation as a world-class scuba diving site, a group of diving enthusiasts—Anilao Underwater Shoot Fest, and the municipality of Mabini—have organized the Mabini Shoot Fest.

Mayuga, J. L. (2025, February 2). Immortalizing the beauty of rich marine biodiversity in Anilao. BusinessMirror, p. A7.