Dive-site story
Situated off the coast of Panglao near the sandbars of Pontod Islet, Gak-Ang features a gently sloping reef that transitions into sandy patches interspersed with coral heads. Divers explore beds of soft corals, sprawling table corals, and small overhangs that shelter diverse critter life.
Vibrant coral gardens populated by diverse macro critters and reef fish
Frequent encounters with foraging green sea turtles along the sandy slope
Calm, shallow sections well-suited for underwater photography and relaxed drift dives
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
The dry season brings the calmest seas and highest ambient visibility around the Panglao coastline.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green sea turtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Broadclub cuttlefishSepia latimanus | Common | ||||||||||||
| NudibranchNudibranchia | Common | ||||||||||||
| Clark's anemonefishAmphiprion clarkii | Common | ||||||||||||
| Banded sea kraitLaticauda colubrina | Common | ||||||||||||
| Painted frogfishAntennarius pictus | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
