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ANNA MARZ

The Anna Marz, just a stone's throw from Bounty Beach, is one of Malapascua's most accessible wrecks. At a maximum depth of eight metres, it’s a brilliant afternoon dive, especially if you’ve been out to Monad Shoal early and want something relaxed to finish the day. This isn't some ancient galleon, it's a relatively modern motor vessel, scuttled intentionally in 2011 to create an artificial reef. We love how quickly marine life has adopted it; schools of batfish often hang out around the stern, their silver bodies catching the light, while colourful nudibranchs are usually dotted across the hull. You can poke around the open cargo holds, which are now home to juvenile sweetlips and the occasional lionfish lurking in the shadows. What we really enjoy about the Anna Marz is its playful nature. It’s small enough to circumnavigate multiple times, finding new details with each pass. The light penetration is fantastic, so everything feels bright and inviting. We’d suggest going in the late afternoon; the sun angles are beautiful, and the boat traffic has usually died down by then. It's a fantastic site for newer wreck divers or photographers looking for some great natural light shots.