Dive-site story
Positioned on the eastern flank of Tubbataha North Atoll in the Sulu Sea, this oceanic dive features a sloping plateau that abruptly drops off into an abyssal wall. Moderate to strong currents sweep along the outer edge, bringing in pelagic predators while white-tip reef sharks rest on sandy patches across the upper terrace. Access is possible exclusively via liveaboard vessels.
Plentiful reef sharks patrolling the drop-off and resting along sandy channels
Expansive coral shelf dominated by massive gorgonian sea fans and barrel sponges
Frequent flybys from large schools of jacks, barracudas, and open-ocean tuna
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Park operations and liveaboard itineraries operate strictly during the calm weather window of the inter-monsoon period.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitetip reef sharkTriaenodon obesus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Grey reef sharkCarcharhinus amblyrhynchos | Common | ||||||||||||
| Hawksbill sea turtleEretmochelys imbricata | Common | ||||||||||||
| Giant trevallyCaranx ignobilis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Dogtooth tunaGymnosarda unicolor | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
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