Dive-site story
Located off the northwest coast of Malapascua Island, this shallow site features the broken remains of a Japanese World War II landing craft scattered across sand and seagrass. While the metal ribs and hull plates attract juvenile fish, the site is world-famous as a twilight dive where divers gather around branching corals to witness the courtship rituals of resident mandarin fish.
Mandarin fish mating displays observed amongst the staghorn coral at dusk
Remnants of a World War II Japanese vessel structure
Night critters including bobtail squid, starry night octopus, and seahorses
Calm, shallow bottom profile ideal for relaxed macro observation
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Accessible throughout the year, with the calmest sea conditions and lowest rainfall during the dry months.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MandarinfishSynchiropus splendidus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Banded pipefishDunckerocampus dactyliophorus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Blue-ringed octopusHapalochlaena | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| SeahorseHippocampus | Common |
Marine forecast
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