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ETHANE

The Ethane wreck in Anilao is one of those sites we always enjoy, even if it’s more about the mood than big fish. This old tanker, sunk during Typhoon Skip back in '88, now rests upright, starting in just a meter of water and sloping down to about 25m. It’s perfect for those long, slow dives, especially if you like exploring nooks and crannies. What we love here is how the wreck has just completely integrated with the reef. You'll see the bow sitting exposed at the surface, almost like a ghost ship, then descend into a world of corals and sponges clinging to every surface. The bridge section, around 15m, is our favourite; it's practically bursting with schooling glassfish, and we’ve often spotted lionfish tucked into the shadowed doorways. Inside the cargo holds, it gets properly dark, and that’s where you might find a turtle resting or a big grouper eyeing you from the gloom. It’s a site that rewards patience and a good torch, letting you pick out frogfish camouflaged on the hull or nudibranchs crawling along the railings. We usually try to dive it late afternoon, as the light filtering through the water takes on this incredible golden hue, making the whole place feel a bit magical.