El Capitan (USS Majaba)
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A well-known wreck in Subic Bay, divers of every level can explore this ship that once fought on one of the most intense battlegrounds during the Pacific War. Situated on a a shallow reef slope 20 meters deep, the El Capitan can usually be seen from the surface, even with the murky visibility.
The wreck is home to reef fish, schools of spadefish and sweepers, jacks, butterflyfish, groupers, and trumpetfish.
Dive Activity
Potential Wildlife Sightings
Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content
The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.
Total number of species approx.: 200
Alamy-WaterFrame
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Total number of species approx.: 600
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Wrasse
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Total number of species approx.: 25
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Eagle Ray
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Green Turtle
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Hawksbill Turtle
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Total number of species approx.: 130
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Butterfly Fish
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Total number of species approx.: 12
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Lionfish
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Total number of species approx.: 90
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Angelfish
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Total number of species approx.: 28
Udo Kefrig
Clownfish
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Total number of species approx.: 130
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Pufferfish
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