Marine Protected Area (MPA)
Protected Area
Tagbak Marine Park
Why dive here
With 554+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blacktip reef sharks, blue-spotted stingrays, manta rays and mobula rays (devil rays) - Marine Protected Area (MPA) offers some of Visayas's richest reef diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest May, June, October.
We’ve spent some time exploring the MPAs across the Visayas, and while they vary, they generally offer a solid dive. This particular spot can be pretty rewarding, especially on a calm morning. You'll likely drift over some decent seagrass beds where we've often spotted broom-tail filefish and red-banded lobsters tucked away. Keep an eye out for whitetip reef sharks cruising the edges, and the kihikihi are always fun to watch. It's a relaxed dive, good for photographers who like to take their time, or anyone looking for a chill outing without strong currents to contend with.
Typical Marine Protected Area (MPA) Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Marine Protected Area (MPA)
Marine Protected Area (MPA) Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Marine Protected Area (MPA), sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (10.3, 124.07) (19km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
31°C
87°F · Range: 29.5–32.2°C
Air Temperature
24°C
76°F
Wind Speed
3.27 m/s
6.4 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1010 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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