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Anilao Mainit

Tubbataha / Anilao
IntermediateMuck
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3–12 m

Typical depth

Shore

Entry

Intermediate

Skill level

ScubaMuckShoreIntermediateMax 25 m

About this site

Macro capital of the Philippines with rare nudibranchs and frogfish.

Depth profile

Illustrative profile from typical depths — not a surveyed bathymetry trace.

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Typical depth

3–12 m

Best season

November–May

Access & entry

Shore or short boat from Anilao resorts. Night dives exceptional.

Hazards

  • Muck diving — silty bottom, careful finning
  • Low visibility after rain

Marine life

  • Blue-ringed octopus
  • Frogfish and seahorses
  • Flamboyant cuttlefish

Safety notice

Muck diving requires excellent buoyancy. Do not stir the bottom.

Map

13.7333°, 121.0167°

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