Dive· Popolkan· Philippines
Popolkan Forest Dive Site
11° 7.1′ N · 119° 20.4′ E · approximate
An 'underwater forest' of soft corals on pinnacles around Popolkan island, south in Bacuit Bay - schooling yellow snapper and barracuda, groupers, turtles and stingrays, with deeper pinnacles for experienced divers.
Practical
Approx: plotted at the Popolkan Island point used for the existing snorkel entry; the dive is on the surrounding pinnacles. Depth 5-32 m, current moderate to none, 'suitable for experienced divers only' on the deeper pinnacles (Palawan Divers); about 45 minutes by boat from town.
Best for
Soft-coral pinnacles for experienced divers
Nearby
- Popolkan Island SnorkelRight here
- Pangulasian Island0.5 NM away
- Entalula Island Beach0.6 NM away
- Entalula Wall Dive Site0.8 NM away
- Snake Island North Anchorage (Vigan Island)1.4 NM away
- Snake Island Sandbar (Vigan Island)1.4 NM away
- Abdeen's Reef Dive Site (Miniloc)1.5 NM away
- Comocutuan Island Dive Site1.5 NM away