Dive-site story
Deep Slope sits off the coast of Malapascua Island, featuring a gradual sandy incline peppered with coral bommies, soft coral patches, and rubble fields. The site is primarily dived for macro life and odd critters that blend into the silt and sea fans.
Macro hunting along sandy patches and coral heads
Pygmy seahorses clinging to sea fans along the deeper sections
Frequent night dive destination for hunting cephalopods and crustaceans
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
The dry season brings calmer sea conditions and better visibility across the Visayan Sea.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bargibant's pygmy seahorseHippocampus bargibanti | Common | ||||||||||||
| FrogfishAntennariidae | Common | ||||||||||||
| Ornate ghost pipefishSolenostomus paradoxus | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Blue-ringed octopusHapalochlaena | Rare | ||||||||||||
| NudibranchNudibranchia | Common |
Marine forecast
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