Dive-site story
Situated along the western side of Popolkan Island in Bacuit Bay, this site takes its moniker from dense fields of whip corals and branching gorgonians that rise across the sloping seafloor. Divers navigate past large coral bommies interspersed with sandy patches where bottom-dwellers feed.
Extensive meadows of sea whips and sea fans resembling a submerged woodland
Frequent encounters with foraging hawksbill and green sea turtles
Sheltered coral slopes rich in macro life and juvenile reef fish
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Dry northeast monsoon months provide the calmest surface conditions and reliable visibility.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawksbill TurtleEretmochelys imbricata | Common | ||||||||||||
| Green Sea TurtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Ribbon EelRhinomuraena quaesita | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Nembrotha NudibranchNembrotha cristata | Common | ||||||||||||
| Yellowfin SnapperLutjanus xanthopinnis | Common |
Marine forecast
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