Divers considering a trip to the Philippines this winter may want to check out Gary Knapp's Dive Travel DVD on "Anilao Mabini Batangas". This swath of water below Manila links the South China and Andaman seas and divides the 7,100 volcanic islands of the Philippines roughly in half. The two seas are renowned for their biodiversity. The 47-minute high-definition video does not disappoint on documenting critters and plants. Much of the video is filled with glimpses of sea life, including many like leaf seahorses, giant clams, and exotically colored morays, nudibranchs and octopi that can be found only in the region. That many are drawn to the nutrients swept through the waters with strong currents is evident in the footage. Knapp's episodes always have a "tip of the week" which was "stay close to your dive master to see more." Knapp must have followed the advice, for many of these creatures would be tough to find except by a local who knew exactly where they live. Oddly for the island's significance in World War II, the only wreck that was visited appeared to be a small fishing craft or work boat. Wreck divers may be disappointed here, but those who enjoy cruising through warm turquoise waters in a thriving Day-Glo garden will watch this again and again.