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    Marine Protected Area (MPA) dive site
    Visayas, Philippines
    Tagbak Marine Park

    Marine Protected Area (MPA)

    Best months: Jan–Mar

    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 diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest May, June, October.

    Best timeJan–Mar
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBarracuda, Blacktip Reef Sharks, Blue-Spotted Stingrays, Manta Rays and Mobula Rays (Devil Rays) · 554+ species recorded
    Water28-31°C · warmest May, June, October
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    The Marine Protected Area in Visayas offers a reliable dive, often revealing whitetip reef sharks patrolling the deeper sections. Look closely for the camouflaged shortspine goosefish on sandy patches. We’ve also had occasional whale shark encounters here, particularly during plankton blooms. This site is a solid choice for divers comfortable with variable conditions and keen on spotting larger pelagics.

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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)

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    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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