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Tulapos Marine Sanctuary

Tulapos Marine Sanctuary on Siquijor is a real local favourite, and it's easy to see why. We love a site that delivers something different every time, and Tulapos does just that, especially for those with an eye for the smaller stuff. Drop in, and you’re immediately enveloped by the sheer density of cardinalfish and fusiliers – honestly, sometimes it feels like swimming through a silver curtain. Keep an eye out for the Black-belt hogfish patrolling the reef, their colours really pop against the darker corals. It’s the kind of place where you’ll spend ages hovering over a patch of rubble, spotting a Threadless Blenny darting into its hole or the peculiar antics of a Crazy Fish. We often find ourselves just watching the Stobbs' Pygmygoby, such tiny, elegant movers. Our pick for a top tip here: go early, just after sunrise, when the light plays beautifully through the schools of fish and before any surface chop picks up. It’s generally a gentle dive, perfect for photographers or anyone who likes to take their time and truly absorb the finer details of a thriving reef.