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Located off the eastern coast of Camiguin Island, Mantigue Island sits inside a protected marine sanctuary. The surrounding reef system features a varied underwater landscape, transitioning from shallow seagrass meadows and gentle coral slopes into dramatic vertical drop-offs. Divers drift along deep walls adorned with black corals and large gorgonian fans, while the sunlit reef flats shelter feeding sea turtles.
Steep drop-off featuring large black coral bushes and sea whips
Plentiful resident green sea turtles feeding along the reef flat and shallows
Frequent encounters with schooling jacks and chevron barracuda in open water
Healthy coral gardens supporting diverse macro critters like frogfish and nudibranchs
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
The dry season brings optimal visibility and calm seas, whereas the northeast monsoon between December and February can increase swell.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Sea TurtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Bigeye TrevallyCaranx sexfasciatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Chevron BarracudaSphyraena qenie | Common | ||||||||||||
| Black CoralAntipatharia | Common | ||||||||||||
| Painted FrogfishAntennarius pictus | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
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