Anilao
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
Water temperature
27 °C
Current
Weak
Access
Shore/Boat
Best time
All year round
Recommended certification
Open Water
Approx. price
35 USD / dive
Sources consulted: DIVE Magazine; philippinedives.com; DAN World
Location
See on the interactive map61 species documented in Anilao
Pez mandarín
Synchiropus splendidus
Pulpo de anillos azules
Hapalochlaena lunulata
Pulpo mimético
Thaumoctopus mimicus
Critically EndangeredTortuga carey
Eretmochelys imbricata
Critically EndangeredAlmeja gigante
Tridacna gigas
Anguila jardinera moteada
Heteroconger hassi
Anguila serpiente de bandas
Myrichthys colubrinus
Anémona alfombra gigante
Stichodactyla gigantea
Anémona disco
Discosoma nummiforme
Anémona magnífica
Heteractis magnifica
Babosa de mar verrugosa
Onchidium verruculatum
Bigeye de arrecife
Priacanthus hamrur
Ecosystem
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