Camiguin coastal resource management evaluation with Pasil Reef tourism and coral-reef context.
Shallow Camiguin reef with night-dive appeal.
Shallow Camiguin reef with night-dive appeal.
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.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
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.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
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.
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.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Camiguin coastal resource management evaluation with Pasil Reef tourism and coral-reef context.
Camiguin dive-and-snorkel page listing Pasil Reef among island dive spots.
Catarman ordinance declaring Pasil Reef a reserved marine sanctuary.
Sunken Cemetery/Pasil Reef snorkeling guide with access and wildlife notes.
Camiguin seasonality guidance with dry-season timing and calmer seas.
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