ABW Dec 2017
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TambuliCEBU<br />
Steps to the<br />
wildlife sanctuary<br />
Nalusuan Marine Sanctuary<br />
Is one of the largest fish sanctuaries in the vicinity of<br />
Mactan Island. This dive site has an abundant coral reef<br />
formation and a gentle slope where Groupers, Blue<br />
Spotted Stingrays, Surgeon fish, Lionfish, Snapper and<br />
Parrot fish cruise around. Big Jacks are also patrolling<br />
the reef. Occasionally Turtles are seen there as well. The<br />
soft coral on the shallow area is outstanding.<br />
Nalusuan Marine<br />
Sanctuary is one of the<br />
largest fish sanctuaries in<br />
the vicinity of<br />
Mactan Island.<br />
Plane wreck at<br />
West Punta<br />
Is a dive site well<br />
recommended for macro<br />
lovers as the visibility<br />
there is limited. Frog<br />
fish, Octopus, Stone fish,<br />
Scorpion fish, Flounder,<br />
Ghost Pipefish and several<br />
kinds of Nudi branches can<br />
be spotted there. Good<br />
for macro photography and it is a different dive<br />
ambiance with an unusually greenish visibility.<br />
Hilutungan Marine Sanctuary<br />
Located just thirty minutes from Mactan,<br />
Hiluntungan Island is also a favourite spot for the<br />
snorkelling community. You will find, Barracudas,<br />
Jacks, Groupers, Bat fish, Lionfish and most of<br />
the tropical fish of Cebu’s’ Oceans can be found<br />
here. Also Eagle Rays are occasionally being<br />
spotted in the area.<br />
Kon Tiki<br />
A real favourite for night diving, as its wall is<br />
abundant with marine life. Many divers are<br />
surprised at the amount of Crabs, Shrimps,<br />
Octopus, and many other species you will<br />
encounter. During the day, the school of Sardines<br />
and Mackerel are common spectacles.<br />
Agus Wall<br />
Besides being abundant with tropical fish, the<br />
wall is host to different species of sponges, and<br />
other types of coral. Clown Fish and Anemone<br />
Fish are frequently spotted here. You never<br />
know what may show up. It has been known to<br />
have manta rays and even whale shark cruising<br />
along the wall from time to time.<br />
Tambuli<br />
Tambuli Site is the final resting place of a small<br />
plane wreck in about 20 meters of water that<br />
is always enjoyed by the divers that frequent<br />
this site. The current makes you drift along a<br />
slope where you will see schools of Damsel fish,<br />
Sergeant Major fish, Catfish and Butterfly fish<br />
among others.<br />
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