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Northern Mindanao

Diving the northern waters of Mindanao, especially around Camiguin Island, means getting to know black sand. Forget the picture-perfect reefs, this is about the weird and wonderful macro critters that thrive on volcanic seabeds. Old Volcano, for instance, isn't just a name; it shapes the landscape, with volcanic blocks scattered across sandy flats and small coral patches. We’ve found pygmy seahorses, flamboyant cuttlefish, and various nudibranchs here, often with no other dive boats in sight. It's a quiet, uncrowded experience, best suited for those who appreciate the smaller stuff and don't mind foregoing dramatic wide-angle views for a more intimate hunt.