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Anilao site list and conditions overview from a dive-travel operator.
Basura
Macro site at Basura
Scuba DivingShoreBeginner3m - 18m
Muck
Shore access in Anilao and Batangas (Verde Island Passage); plan for short-range visibility and slow macro-paced diving.
About Basura
Basura is a macro site in Anilao and Batangas (Verde Island Passage) with sand, rubble, and close-range habitat. It suits patient divers and photographers who are happy to slow down and work close to the bottom.
Safety & Access
Site Conditions
Low visibility
Safety Notes
Use conservative buoyancy and a tight buddy team for muck conditions; match the dive to the site’s main hazard.
Access Restrictions
Check local shore access or boat timing with the operator before entering.
Legal Notes
Follow local access rules and any marine-park or facility guidance that applies to the site.
Where Is Basura?
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Local Intel For Basura
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Anilao mixes reef, muck, and current-sensitive dives, so scuba planning should match the site type.
Freediving
Only the calmest shallow sites are worth considering for freediving here.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is limited to the calmest shallow bays and is usually secondary to scuba.
Wildlife at Basura
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Research Estimate At Basura
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Avg. Visibility6m
Access4/5 · Simple entry
Coral2/5 · Some damage
Aquatic Life3/5 · Average variety
Facilities4/5 · Good facilities
Crowd / PopularityFew visitors
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
