Dive-site story
Situated directly offshore from the resort coastline in Anilao, this site features an intentionally submerged helicopter airframe alongside a sunken boat resting on a gradual sand and rubble slope. The artificial structures have developed into mature encrusted habitats, attracting macro critters and juvenile reef species while offering an accessible navigation dive.
Stripped helicopter cockpit frame encrusted in sponges and hydroids
Sunken boat hull harboring aggregations of glassfish and shelter-seeking marine life
Macro-rich sandy slope interspersed with coral bommies and anemone patches
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Calmer seas and optimal visibility prevail throughout the dry northeast monsoon and spring months.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Painted frogfishAntennarius pictus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Banded pipefishDoryrhamphus dactyliophorus | Common | ||||||||||||
| NudibranchNudibranchia | Common | ||||||||||||
| Peacock mantis shrimpOdontodactylus scyllarus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Clark's anemonefishAmphiprion clarkii | Common |
Marine forecast
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