Bool Reef

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© Atlas Divers-Philippines Inc., 6013 Daanbantayan
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© Atlas Divers-Philippines Inc., 6013 Daanbantayan

Bool Reef

★★★★☆ (32)

Nice coral and sea grass reef and a good spot for night diving. This site is for beginners and a good training location for open water students and advanced.

Shrimps, crabs, eels, seahorses, lionfish, butterfly fish, zebra crabs, indian walkman, flounder, sole.

Dive Activity

Potential Wildlife Sightings

Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

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Common Seahorse
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Dive Centers Catering This Dive Site

Atlas Divers Malapascua, Atlas Divers Philippines, Inc.

Atlas Divers Malapascua, Atlas Divers Philippines, Inc.

Malapascua Island, Barrio Proper, 6013 Daanbantayan, Cebu - Philippines
DiverGems Diving Center

DiverGems Diving Center

Malapascua Island, 6013 Daanbantayan, Cebu - Philippines
Malapascua Kairos Diver

Malapascua Kairos Diver

Sitio Barrio, 6013 Daanbantayan, Cebu, Cebu - Philippines
Kokay’s Maldito Dive Resort, Kokay’s Diving Shop

Kokay’s Maldito Dive Resort, Kokay’s Diving Shop

Malapascua Island, Barrio North, 6013 Daanbantayan, Cebu - Philippines

DIVESTORY, 다이브스토리

Basdiot, Panagsama Beach, 6032 MOALBOAL, Cebu - Philippines

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