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Anilao

Macro photography/Reef
Depth: 5–25 mLevel: Open WaterAll year round
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Regarded as the cradle of Philippine diving and one of the best destinations in the world for macro photography. It is known as the nudibranch capital of the world. It combines muck diving with exposed corner sites in strong current.

Depth

5–25 m

Recommended level

Open Water

Average visibility

15 m

Sources consulted: DIVE Magazine; philippinedives.com; DAN World

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Anilao: 61 documented species

Ecosystem

Reef

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Water temperature

27 °C

Current

Weak

Access

Shore/Boat

Best season

All year round

Recommended certification

Open Water

Approx. price

35 USD / dive

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Best season
All year round
Approx. price
35 USD / dive
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Tridacna gigas

Giant AnemoneNot Evaluated

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Stichodactyla gigantea

Disc AnemoneNot Evaluated

Disc Anemone

Discosoma nummiforme

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Katsuwonus pelamis

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Lysmata amboinensis

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Spanner CrabNot Evaluated

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