Mangrove
Protected Area
Mabini, Higatangan Marine Sanctuary
Why dive here
With 87+ marine species recorded in the area - including sea turtles, thresher sharks, lionfish and pufferfish - Mangrove offers some of Malapascua's richest diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest May, June, July.
Mangrove sits close to shore, a good spot for new divers or those looking for a calm afternoon dive. The site is a gradual slope to 16m, with sand and rubble transitioning into a healthy patch of mangroves near the shallows. We've often seen juvenile reef fish darting between the roots, along with pipefish and the occasional nudibranch if you look carefully. It’s a gentle introduction to Malapascua's calmer side.
Typical Mangrove Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to Mangrove
Dive shops near Mangrove
DiverGems Scuba Diving School
Divelink Cebu
Dive Society
Dive Society Dive Center
Mabuhay
Thresher Shark Divers Dive Shop
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Mangrove
Mangrove Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Mangrove, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (11.45, 124.02) (6km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
30°C
86°F · Range: 29.3–31.5°C
Current Speed
8.25 cm/s
Direction: S (194°)
Salinity
33.75 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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