This dive site is a marine sanctuary located in the shallows, offering a diverse and vibrant underwater ecosystem. The area teems with an abundance of marine life, including turtles, large schools of parrotfish and batfish, various jackfish species, drumming fish, ribbon sweetlips, black snappers, midnight snappers, and surgeonfish. It’s particularly well-suited for beginner divers and those interested in underwater photography due to the relatively shallow depths and abundant subjects.
Hilutungan Island Marine Sanctuary
Shallow marine sanctuary with abundant, diverse fish life.
Boat Access
12m Avg Depth
25m Max Depth
About this dive site
DivingFreedivingSnorkeling
Plan Your Visit
coral reefturtlebeginner friendlywide anglemacro photography
Things to Note
Difficulty:
Beginner
Relatively shallow depths and calm conditions are ideal for new divers.
Hazards:
boat traffic
Current Strength:
Mild
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