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Pasil Reef

Shallow Camiguin reef with night-dive appeal.

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Plan it as a guided Camiguin reef for macro hunting, snorkeling, and night-diving sessions in a protected sanctuary.

About Pasil Reef

Pasil Reef is Camiguin's shallow Sunken Cemetery reef, better for slow muck exploration, snorkeling, and night dives than for fast swimming. The site mixes sand, coral patches, and a protected sanctuary setting around the reef, so the right approach is patient, low-impact, and guide-led when you want to stay within the rules.

Research Estimate At Pasil Reef

Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.

AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities

Where Is Pasil Reef?

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Pasil Reef Planning Details

Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.

Reported Depth

5m - 16m

Depth Note

Average depth is about 5–8 m; maximum depth is around 16 m.

Best Season

March to June.

Typical Conditions

Shallow, sheltered reef and sand with coral patches, easy-paced exploration, and occasional waves at the outer cemetery edge.

Safety & Access At Pasil Reef

Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.

Key Hazards

Restricted accessSharp coralWaves

Safety Notes

Avoid touching coral or wildlife and follow guide instructions closely, especially at the sanctuary edge and crossing points.

Access Restrictions

Treat the sanctuary as regulated space; entry and diving are controlled, and scientific permission is required for research diving.

Legal Notes

Pasil Reef is a reserved marine sanctuary with controlled use, and diving is generally restricted unless permitted for scientific work.

Local Intel For Pasil Reef

Community notes to help plan your visit.

Scuba Diving

A shallow muck-and-reef site that also works well for night diving and slow macro exploration.

Freediving

A shallow site that can suit confident freedivers under guide supervision, though snorkeling and scuba are the common fit.

Snorkeling

Well suited to guided snorkeling around the Sunken Cemetery, with local guide support and an environmental fee.

Pasil Reef Dive Conditions Planner

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Exposure Profile at Pasil Reef

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Recent Logged Visits At Pasil Reef

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Dive Spot Log Averages At Pasil Reef

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Pasil Reef Guide - Frequently Asked Questions

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Pasil Reef Guide - Sources and Updates

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Research Sources

nep.depdev.gov.ph · Official Report

Camiguin coastal resource management evaluation with Pasil Reef tourism and coral-reef context.

nouveauresort.com · Operator Resort Page

Camiguin dive-and-snorkel page listing Pasil Reef among island dive spots.

sbcatarman.com · Official Regulation

Catarman ordinance declaring Pasil Reef a reserved marine sanctuary.

shellwanders.com · Community Travel Guide

Sunken Cemetery/Pasil Reef snorkeling guide with access and wildlife notes.

www.camiguin.com · Travel Guide

Camiguin seasonality guidance with dry-season timing and calmer seas.

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