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Calypso Diving

Calypso Diving. Even the name sounds like a good time, and honestly, it usually is. We hit this spot in Apo Reef last season, and it quickly became a favourite. The reef here, a mix of hard and soft coral structures, isn’t about huge pelagics, though we have seen the occasional reef shark cruise by in the blue. No, Calypso is all about slowing down and really looking. This site is a macro photographer’s dream, and ours too. We spent a solid hour just around one coral head, spotting a Two-toned Pygmy Squid flitting between polyps and a vibrant Bicolor Nudibranch crawling along a sponge. Keep an eye out for the Fluted Clams, their mantles a kaleidoscope of colours when they’re open. We also found a couple of Gilbert's Synaphobranchid Eels tucked away in crevices; they’re pretty shy, so approach slowly. Current here can be mild to moderate, making it a good drift for intermediate divers, but honestly, we prefer to anchor up and explore a section thoroughly. If you’re into the small stuff, the intricate beauty of the reef, Calypso Diving delivers.