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Lingsat Marine Protected Area (LMPA)
La Union shore reef with healthy coral and a long slope
Shore-access marine sanctuary in San Fernando, La Union, with shallow coral, a long slope, and easy recreational diving.
About Lingsat Marine Protected Area (LMPA)
Lingsat Marine Protected Area is a shore-entry La Union reef with healthy coral in the shallows and a long slope that keeps the dive interesting as you work deeper. It is a good fit for relaxed recreational diving, coral watching, and easy marine-life spotting when the sea stays calm.
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Research Estimate At Lingsat Marine Protected Area (LMPA)
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 25m
AccessEasy entry
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityModerate
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is Lingsat Marine Protected Area (LMPA)?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Lingsat Marine Protected Area (LMPA) Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 30m
Depth Note
Healthy coral starts at about 5m and the reef slope extends to roughly 30m.
Best Season
February to July, when La Union conditions are usually at their best.
Typical Conditions
Shore-entry reef dive with shallow coral, a long slope, and good summer visibility when the sea stays settled.
Safety & Access At Lingsat Marine Protected Area (LMPA)
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Waves
Safety Notes
Watch the entry for surface chop, keep off the coral, and avoid stirring sediment on the slope.
Access Restrictions
Shore/beach access; local dive shops are helpful but not strictly required.
Legal Notes
Standard marine-sanctuary protection applies; do not touch or remove coral, shell, or marine life.
Local Intel For Lingsat Marine Protected Area (LMPA)
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Expect healthy coral, reef fish, nudibranchs, shrimps, crabs, and deeper-zone turtles, snappers, grouper, and sweetlips.
Freediving
Not the main use case, but the shallow start could work for a very controlled beginner freedive session.
Snorkeling
The shallow coral start can work for snorkelling in calm water, though the best reef structure is below the surface.
Recent Logged Visits At Lingsat Marine Protected Area (LMPA)
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Lingsat Marine Protected Area (LMPA)
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility25m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
