Gilutungan Marine Sanctuary

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Gilutongan Island, also called Hilutungan Island, Hilotongan Island or Lutungan Island, lies 30 minutes by banka boat from Mactan Island. The island is home to numerous coral reefs and sea grass meadows.

Island is famous for its giant trevally and a school of orbicular batfish. Healthy coral reef and its inhabitants.

Dive Activity

Top Wildlife Sightings

Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

Wrasse

77 Sightings
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Barracuda

57 Sightings
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Moray Eel

51 Sightings
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Clownfish

284 Sightings
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Angelfish

236 Sightings
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Jackfish

222 Sightings
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Butterfly Fish

204 Sightings
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Lionfish

154 Sightings
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Bannerfish

150 Sightings
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Sweetlips and Grunts

147 Sightings
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