Wreck Hunters

The "Wreck Hunters" visit the only wreck diving site in Anilao, Batangas and find out why the Dari Laut wreck is truly a treasured destination within the Verde Island Passage. Professional divers and hosts, Ernie Lopez and Wowie Wong, share local tales about the Dari Laut and dive deep into its storied past to bring the audience closer to its true beauty and relevance within the center of the center of marine biodiversity in the world.

Hosts Ernie Lopez and Wowie Wong travel to one of the strongest US Naval strongholds in the country and reminisce about the former glory that used to be synonymous to the Subic Bay Freeport Zone. Though it seems that the "ship has sailed" for this once robust recreational hub, Subic's underwater wreck sites continue to lure in divers with their remarkable historical offers and beautiful scenery. A three-pronged adventure awaits the "Wreck Hunters" as they dive through Subic Bay's WW II shipwrecks; the USS New York, the LST, and the El Capitan.

On this episode of "Wreck Hunters", hosts Ernie Lopez and Wowie Wong deviate from the usual travel show features made about Coron, Palawan and go as far back as World War II to catch a glimpse of this island's storied past. The story begins on that fateful morning in September 24, 1944, when Coron became the backdrop of one of the most significant battles between the Japanese and Americans during the 2nd World War. Several Japanese warships were sunk by the Americans that day including the seaplane tender Akitsushima. Still intact after more than 75 years underwater, the Akitsushima offers divers not only a rare peek into history, but also a challenging dive not meant for the weak of heart.