This dive site, known as Abaca House Reef or Blue Monsta Houseleaf, is conveniently located just a five-minute drive from Mactan Newtown. As a house reef, it offers easy shore access and straightforward navigation, making it an excellent spot for relaxed dives. There is no specific history or story provided for this particular house reef, but it is a well-established local dive spot known for its vibrant ecosystem.
Divers and snorkelers can expect to encounter a rich variety of marine life. Notable sightings include impressively sized turtles, large triggerfish, groupers, brightly colored clownfish (Nemo's), trumpet fish, and sizable schools of sardines. The reef also hosts fascinating macro life like seahorses and beautiful fan corals, adding to the biodiversity.
The Abaca House Reef is suitable for diving and snorkeling year-round, with generally good conditions typical of the Philippines. Its shallow depths make it ideal for beginners and a perfect training ground for dive courses. Freedivers will also appreciate the accessible depths and diverse marine life. For photographers, both wide-angle opportunities (turtles, sardine schools) and macro subjects (seahorses, clownfish) are abundant.
