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5–25m · Coral Slope
Sanctuary
A steep coral slope by a protected no-diving zone — mandarinfish and cuttlefish for the macro photographer.
A steep coral slope by a protected no-diving zone — mandarinfish and cuttlefish for the macro photographer.
Sanctuary sits beside a protected no-diving zone on Pamilacan, a steep slope studded with coral heads from 5m down to 25m. It's the island's go-to for macro life — mandarinfish are a genuine draw here, especially at dusk, alongside cuttlefish and pipefish.
Nudibranchs are common throughout, making this a favorite stop for photographers looking for something smaller and stranger than Pamilacan's bigger wall dives.