Seasonal· Palawan (Sibaltan, east coast)· Philippines

Sibaltan Manta Season

11° 16.5′ N · 119° 37.0′ E · approximate

From March to June reef mantas gather at the 'Saan Ka' cleaning station off Sibaltan on El Nido's east coast - over 40 individuals have been identified.

Practical

Approx: plotted at Sibaltan Bay (Wikidata Q31518384); the cleaning station is about 7 km offshore by boat and its exact position is not published. Depth 10-18 m, intermediate level because of stronger currents; a Code of Conduct briefing is mandatory (Philippine Dives). The east coast is calmer in the SW monsoon months.

Best for

Manta encounters

Season

Mar-Jun peak

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