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    Divesite Gato: The Guardhouse
    Location
    Malapasqua Island
    Description
    One of the most attractive places to go diving in Philippines. They have IDC centers for professional diving, and even though its a small Island there are sites close for beginners and advanced. There are possibilities to watch tresher sharks in Shoad Moal. And some times during certain seasons the currents can get really strong.
    Access to location
    The island of cebu can be reached from hong kong, singapore, and manila through cabu pacific air. manila is served by many major carriers.dive shops hotels in malapsqua can arrange transportation to the island.
    Best time to visit location
    diving is available year around. high season is december to april. the rainiest months are may, june, and september, though´fewer than ten days are lost each year to poor visibility from storms
    Country
    Philippines
    Average ranking by divers
    Information about the site
    Drop down to 24m to find the extremely rare pygmy seahorse, both pink and yellow as well as spider crabs and cowries. Then work your way back along a wall where you can find lionfish and many nudibranchs, including the beautiful spanish dancers, up to 30cm long. Painted frogfish are often in residence.
    Access to the site
    by boat
    Conditions around the site
    except for raining season
    Average depth
    15
    Maximum depth
    24
    Currents
    Not set
    Surface conditions
    Not set
    Recommended diver experience level
    Not set
    Number of logged dives
    0
    Near dive centers
    Sea Quest Dive Center Malapasqua
    Sea Serpent fleet
    Thresher shark divers
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