Dive-site story
Resting upside down on a gentle sandy slope off Moalboal, this small twin-engine aircraft was intentionally scuttled to create an artificial reef. The metal airframe has transformed into a micro-habitat colonized by sponges, soft corals, and sheltered juvenile fish. Divers often combine the wreck with the adjacent coral reef slope, exploring the fuselage before drifting along the drop-off.
Artificial reef structure attracting dense schools of baitfish and sweepers
Macro photography opportunities around the cockpit and propeller hubs
Easy pairing with the nearby fringing reef wall
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Dry season typically brings the calmest seas and highest underwater clarity.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Painted frogfishAntennarius pictus | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| LionfishPterois volitans | Common | ||||||||||||
| Ornate ghost pipefishSolenostomus paradoxus | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| NudibranchNudibranchia | Common | ||||||||||||
| Yellowtail barracudaSphyraena flavicauda | Common |
Marine forecast
