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Located off the coast of Samal Island in the Davao Gulf, Mansud Wall features a steep vertical drop-off blanketed in hard and soft corals. The reef crest slopes gently before plunging downward, creating overhangs and crevices where macro life shelters alongside cruising reef fish.
Steep wall structure covered with sea fans, sponge formations, and soft corals
Macro critters hidden in deep wall crevices and under small overhangs
Sheltered conditions typical of the Davao Gulf allowing relaxed drift diving
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Diving occurs year-round, with the calmest seas and highest clarity typically falling during the northeast monsoon and dry months.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Sea TurtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| NudibranchNudibranchia | Common | ||||||||||||
| ScorpionfishScorpaenidae | Common | ||||||||||||
| Sea Fan CoralGorgonacea | Common | ||||||||||||
| Giant MorayGymnothorax javanicus | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
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