Puerto Galera — Canyons Dive Site — Philippines

About Puerto Galera — Canyons

A dramatic underwater canyon system carved into the reef wall off Puerto Galera in the Verde Island Passage. Strong currents sweep through the narrow channels, bringing whitetip sharks, big-eye trevally, and dense clouds of anthias. The walls are draped in vibrant soft corals and gorgonian fans, making it one of Mindoro's signature dives.

Site Information

• Depth: 15–30 m
• Difficulty: advanced
• Site type: canyon
• Best time: Nov-May
• Region: Philippines

Highlights

• Drift diving
• Sea snakes
• Canyons
• Dense marine life

Marine Life at Puerto Galera — Canyons

• Thresher Shark
• Whale Shark
• Mandarin Fish
• Triggerfish
• Pufferfish
• Anthias
• Sweetlips
• Surgeonfish

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