Dive-site story
Located along the sheltered coastline of Malapascua Island, Bantigue is a tranquil sandy slope dotted with coral bommies, rubbly patches, and seagrass beds. It serves as one of the area's premier critter hunting grounds, favored by macro photographers seeking cryptic species without having to battle currents or deep profiles. Night dives here expose nocturnal burrowers and feeding cephalopods that remain hidden during the daylight hours.
Productive muck and macro critter hunting over gentle sandy bottoms
Sheltered conditions ideal for photography without strong water movement
Frequent sightings of cryptic cephalopods, sea moths, and pipefish
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
The dry northeast monsoon brings the calmest surface conditions, though diving is possible year-round outside of passing typhoons.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flamboyant CuttlefishMetasepia tullbergi | Common | ||||||||||||
| Thorny SeahorseHippocampus histrix | Common | ||||||||||||
| Robust Ghost PipefishSolenostomus cyanopterus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Short DragonfishEurypegasus draconis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Painted FrogfishAntennarius pictus | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Blue-ringed OctopusHapalochlaena lunulata | Rare |
Marine forecast
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