Rico’s Wall

★★★★★ (154)

Rico’s Wall, Balicasag is a spectacular wall dive featuring a steep coral-covered drop-off starting from a shallow reef and descending into deep blue water. The wall is rich in hard and soft corals, sea fans, and sponges.

Home to schooling jacks, barracudas, turtles, reef fish, and occasional pelagics. Moderate to strong currents make it an exciting drift dive, best suited for experienced divers.

Dive Activity

Potential Wildlife Sightings

Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

Shutterstock-Shane Myers Photography
Green Turtle

Green Turtle
24 Sightings
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O
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2
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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
Moray Eel

Moray Eel
10 Sightings
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1
J
4
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1
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1
O
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2

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 27

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Barracuda

Barracuda
6 Sightings
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2
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0
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Leatherback Turtle

Leatherback Turtle
5 Sightings
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2
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2
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1
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Hawksbill Turtle

Hawksbill Turtle
3 Sightings
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1
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 600

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Wrasse

Wrasse
3 Sightings
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3
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Common Dolphin

Common Dolphin
1 Sightings
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1
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Oceanic Whitetip Shark

Oceanic Whitetip Shark
1 Sightings
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Loggerhead Turtle

Loggerhead Turtle
1 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 300

Alamy/Reinhard Dirscherl
Octopus

Octopus
1 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 28

Udo Kefrig
Clownfish

Clownfish
19 Sightings
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4
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1
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3

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 90

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Angelfish

Angelfish
15 Sightings
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5
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1
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1

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 130

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Butterfly Fish

Butterfly Fish
15 Sightings
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2
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2
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4
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1
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3

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 12

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Lionfish

Lionfish
14 Sightings
J
2
F
1
M
2
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M
2
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3
J
0
A
1
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0
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1
D
2

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 8

Alamy-Reinhard Dirscherl
Bannerfish

Bannerfish
13 Sightings
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5
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2

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 40

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Jackfish

Jackfish
10 Sightings
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2
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2
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1
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2

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 130

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Pufferfish

Pufferfish
10 Sightings
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2
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1
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1
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4
J
0
A
0
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0
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1
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1

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 100

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Parrotfish

Parrotfish
9 Sightings
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5
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2

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 85

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Surgeonfish

Surgeonfish
7 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 3

Shutterstock_Leo Lorenzo
Trumpetfish

Trumpetfish
7 Sightings
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1
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3
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0
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0
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1
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1

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 25

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Boxfish

Boxfish
6 Sightings
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2
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1
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1
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1
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1
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 3000

SSI-Peter-Schinck
Nudibranch

Nudibranch
6 Sightings
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1
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1
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1
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2

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 50

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Frogfish

Frogfish
5 Sightings
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2
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 150

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Sweetlips and Grunts

Sweetlips and Grunts
5 Sightings
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2
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1
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0
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1
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1

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 40

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Triggerfish

Triggerfish
5 Sightings
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
J
4
J
0
A
0
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0
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0
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1
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0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 3

Shutterstock-Miroslav Halama
Cornetfish

Cornetfish
5 Sightings
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0
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1
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0
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2
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0
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0
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0
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1
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1

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 350

Alamy-Andre Seal
Damselfish

Damselfish
4 Sightings
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2
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0
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0
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1
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1

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 90

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Goatfish

Goatfish
4 Sightings
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1
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2
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1
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0
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Whitetip Reef Shark

Whitetip Reef Shark
3 Sightings
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1
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0
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0
J
1
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1
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0
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Banded Sea Krait

Banded Sea Krait
3 Sightings
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0
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1
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0
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1
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 300

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Snake Eel

Snake Eel
3 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 7000

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Crab

Crab
3 Sightings
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2
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1
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 30

SSI-Peter-Schinck
Stonefish

Stonefish
3 Sightings
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0
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1
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1
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 1500

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Hard Corals

Hard Corals
3 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 3500

Unsplash-pascal van de vendel
Soft Corals

Soft Corals
3 Sightings
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3
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 250

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Grouper/Basslets

Grouper/Basslets
2 Sightings
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1
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 30

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Sand Eel

Sand Eel
2 Sightings
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1
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 250

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Scorpionfish

Scorpionfish
2 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 110

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Snapper

Snapper
2 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 3400

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Shrimp

Shrimp
2 Sightings
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0
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0
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J
1
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0
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1
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0
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Ribbon Moray Eel (Ghost Eel)

Ribbon Moray Eel (Ghost Eel)
2 Sightings
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2
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 1900

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Starfish

Starfish
2 Sightings
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2
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Olive Ridley Turtle

Olive Ridley Turtle
1 Sightings
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1
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0
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0
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0
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 60

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Soldierfish

Soldierfish
1 Sightings
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0
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M
0
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0
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0
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0
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D
1
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Garibaldi Damselfish

Garibaldi Damselfish
1 Sightings
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1
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 60

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Spiny Lobster

Spiny Lobster
1 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 6

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Ghost Pipefishes

Ghost Pipefishes
1 Sightings
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0
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M
0
J
1
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0
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0
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Garden Eel

Garden Eel
1 Sightings
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0
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1
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 950

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Sea Urchins

Sea Urchins
1 Sightings
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0

Dive Centers Catering This Dive Site

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Almira Dive Center

Almira Dive Center

Purok 4, Napaling Point, 6340 Panglao, Bohol - Philippines
Honu Dive Center

Honu Dive Center

The Bellevue Resort, 6340 Panglao, Bohol - Philippines
Brother’s dive center, WHALE SHARK WATERSPORTS & SCUBA DIVING CORP.

Brother’s dive center, WHALE SHARK WATERSPORTS & SCUBA DIVING CORP.

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LET’S GO DIVING

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Dive Sites Nearby

Mares
Turtle Point <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.4)</span>

Turtle Point (★4.4)

Balicasag is one of the most famous Marine sanctuaries in the Philippines. This site is the main reason people go to Balicasag Island due, where large numbers of sea turtles congregate.
Aqualung
Black Forest <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.5)</span>

Black Forest (★4.5)

A steep slope that is considered one of the must see dive sites in the area. The huge forest of black coral is practically unseen in other places around the world.
Scubapro, Stephen Frink
Divers Heaven <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.6)</span>

Divers Heaven (★4.6)

Divers Heaven is located in Balicasag Island , on the South side, it is about 30 minutes banka ride from Alona Beach. It a slope going to about 30 meters covered with hard and soft corals starting at ten meters.
Aqualung
Royal Garden <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.5)</span>

Royal Garden (★4.5)

One of the best known spots on Balicasag, this site is famous for its coral gardens and is set on an underwater plateau full of colorful and diverse marine life; a perfect spot for macro diving.
Mares
Cathedral Wall <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.5)</span>

Cathedral Wall (★4.5)

Cathedral Wall is a wall dive in Balicasag Island on the north side. Usually it is dived as a drift dive, starting at Cathedral and ending up at east or west, depending on the current.
Mares
Rudys Rock <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.5)</span>

Rudys Rock (★4.5)

Rudy’s Rock, Balicasag is a vibrant, dynamic reef and wall dive featuring a healthy coral-covered rock formation that drops into deep water. Known for its strong current.