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  5. Moalboal (Sardine Run)
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Moalboal (Sardine Run)

Depth: 5–30 mLevel: Open WaterAll year round
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The sardine shoal lies a few metres from the shore, which turns one of the most spectacular fish aggregations in the world into a dive — or even a snorkel — accessible from the beach. Pescador Island, opposite, is a marine reserve with tunnels, caverns and swim-throughs.

Depth

5–30 m

Recommended level

Open Water

Average visibility

20 m

Protection status

Pescador Island marine reserve

Sources consulted: philippinetourismusa.com · Diveplanit · thesea.org · DiveBooker

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Moalboal (Sardine Run): 60 documented species

Ecosystem

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Water temperature

28 °C

Current

Weak

Access

Shore

Best season

All year round

Recommended certification

Open Water

Approx. price

30 USD / dive

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Best season
All year round
Approx. price
30 USD / dive
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