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Pixie Pinnacle

The Pixie Pinnacle, tucked between Ribbon Reefs #9 and #10, is one of those spots we always make time for. It’s not huge, just a 15-meter wide pillar of coral, but don't let its size fool you. We love dropping to the sandy base, around 20 meters, and then spiraling up. Down deep, the sand often holds a sleepy white-tip reef shark, and we’ve even seen blue-spotted rays camouflaged against the bottom. As you ascend, the pinnacle just erupts. Staghorn coral dominates, creating dense thickets that shimmer with thousands of tiny fish. Dark-fin chromis and Pacific half-and-half chromis dart in and out, so thick they sometimes obscure the coral. Look closely, and you'll find yellow-red pygmygobies perched on branches, or the vibrant flash of a bicolour parrotfish munching away. The shallow top of the pinnacle, bathed in sunlight, is our favourite spot to just hang and watch the diagonal-lined wrasse and Philippine damsels flit about. It’s a gentle dive, perfect for photographers or anyone who wants to soak in a truly concentrated burst of reef life.