Dive-site story
Located off the northwestern point of Malapascua Island, Lapus Lapus features steep rock formations, gentle slopes, and undercut ledges carpeted with soft corals. The topography creates sheltered crevices that protect delicate critters from passing currents. It serves as an excellent afternoon or orientation dive where macro enthusiasts can spend bottom time scouring gorgonian fans and sponges for camouflaged invertebrates.
Extensive gardens of colorful soft corals and leather corals on rocky outcrops
Prime macro habitat shelter for frogfish and diverse nudibranch species
Intricate topography with swim-through cracks and overhangs
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 sea conditions and peak underwater visibility.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Painted frogfishAntennarius pictus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Ornate ghost pipefishSolenostomus paradoxus | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Pygmy seahorseHippocampus bargibanti | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Banded sea kraitLaticauda colubrina | Common | ||||||||||||
| LionfishPterois volitans | Common |
Marine forecast
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