Wildlife· Bucas Grande· Philippines
Sohoton Jellyfish Sanctuary
9° 35.6′ N · 125° 55.0′ E
Tojoman Lagoon, a placid green pool among the islets where swarms of stingless spotted jellyfish (Mastigias papua) drift around your paddle boat.
Practical
Seasonal: the jellies live about four months and are most numerous from about March to early June (Lakwatsero), with locals saying peaks shifted to end-May to June; GMA (2014) said July-August. Swimming was not allowed on Lakwatsero's revisit, but Philippine Beach Guide (July 2026) describes snorkelling with brown and moon jellyfish - check current rules at the visitors center. Don't rub your eyes after touching them. Reached by small paddle boat.
Best for
Drifting with stingless jellyfish
Season
Roughly Mar-Jun peak