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Ticao Pass (manta rays)

Cleaning station
Depth: 10–30 mLevel: Advanced Open WaterNovember-June
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An underwater shoal with some 7 hectares of flat surface, known as the Manta Bowl. The permanent current and the plankton-rich water make it both a cleaning station and a feeding ground for manta rays.

Depth

10–30 m

Recommended level

Advanced Open Water

Average visibility

15 m

The channel between Ticao and Burias islands, with a cleaning station for giant oceanic manta rays.

Sources consulted: Diveplanit; philippinedives.com

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Ticao Pass (manta rays): 62 documented species

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Water temperature

27 °C

Current

Strong

Access

Boat

Best season

November-June

Recommended certification

Advanced Open Water

Approx. price

90 USD / dive

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Best season
November-June
Approx. price
90 USD / dive
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