BALABAGO REEF
11°24.056N 122°01.952E
DEPTH: 18 meters
WATER TEMPERATURE: 32°C
AIR TEMPERATURE: 32.5°C
General Description:
Balabago Reef is gets its name from its proximity to the Balabago Beach Resort area. The site is actually close to UNIDOS Restaurant located along the National Highway enroute toward Tibiao. The National Highway parallels the beach and is visible from the dive site. The dive site is located approximately 2500 meters offshore directly in front of the UNIDOS. The reef is approximately 1500 meters off the point at Nablag Island (South Mararison) The reef is as shallow as 5 meters and descends to a depth of 18 meters. The reef is composed of hard and soft corals with many pelagic fish and coral fish. The hard coral is very healthy and shows signs of continued growth. The soft coral houses many different kinds of native marine life. The best description of the reef is a table top with sharp drop offs on the sides. The surrounding areas fall off to 40 (+) meters. The area is good for all types of underwater photography. The reef has everything from big fish to small marine life.
The reef is accessible by boat only. It is a 10 minute ride from the end of Bay Bay Boulevard. It is not necessary to lay anchor in the area. The current is not strong and the bottom is visible from the surface. We estimate visibility at 20 meters (October 2005). The site is great for those divers looking for a relaxing, shallow dive.
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