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Rockport Dive Site

Rockport is one of those sites we always recommend to people heading to Anilao. It might not have the dramatic drop-offs of Mainit or the pelagics that occasionally cruise Beatrice, but for sheer density of small, interesting critters, it’s hard to beat. We love to dive the shallow reef here, where the light filters through the water and illuminates the anemones. Look for pink anemonefish darting amongst the tentacles – they’re almost guaranteed. We often find ourselves lingering over a patch of rubble, spotting Gardiner's Headshield Slugs inching along, or a Cone Shell Hermit Crab scuttling away. The Black Sea Cucumbers are everywhere, but take a closer look, you might find a juvenile Blackedge Conger peeking out from beneath one. On a good day, the schools of Bullet Mackerel can be thick, a shimmering wall of silver moving just offshore. It's an easy dive, often with minimal current, making it perfect for photographers or anyone who likes to take their time and really explore. If you’re into the smaller stuff, the macro life here is truly fantastic, though if you prefer big fish, you might find it a bit quiet.