This dive site is a fantastic muck dive, renowned for its unique underwater environment. It's a location where dedicated divers have the chance to encounter remarkable creatures. The seabed consists of soft sediment, creating ideal conditions for a diverse array of invertebrates and fish. Highlights include sightings of mimic octopus—a truly fascinating species—and stargazers. Typical encounters often involve goby, various types of shrimp (including mantis shrimp and banded boxer shrimp), fire urchins, zebra crabs, dwarf lionfish, cuttlefish, seamoths, crabs, snakes, eels, frogfish, nudis, snowflake moray eels, carpet anemone, porcelain crabs, and more lionfish. The area offers a glimpse into a hidden world of marine life.
Bantigi
Renowned muck dive with unique critters and macro photography.
Boat Access
9m Avg Depth
12m Max Depth
About this dive site
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Brought to you by Malapascua Exotic Island Dive Resort
Plan Your Visit
muck divingmacro photographybeginner friendlyoctopusfrogfishnudibranchcuttlefish
Things to Note
Difficulty:
All levels
Shallow depth (12m) and typically mild conditions make it accessible for everyone.
Hazards:
marine lifeboat traffic
Current Strength:
Mild
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