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Silica Reef (Tangdol Reef)
Shallow Puerto Princesa reef with corals and macro life.
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Boat dive off Puerto Princesa Bay with a shallow coral top, gentle slope, and an easy profile that suits newer divers and macro hunting.
About Silica Reef (Tangdol Reef)
Silica Reef is a shallow coral reef off Puerto Princesa with a coral-capped top, a gentle slope, and enough structure to make it a calm, photo-friendly boat dive. The route rewards slow swimming and careful buoyancy with soft corals, small reef fish, lobsters, giant clams, and the kind of easy conditions that suit relaxed exploration rather than a rushed current chase.
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Research Estimate At Silica Reef (Tangdol Reef)
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 10m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is Silica Reef (Tangdol Reef)?
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Silica Reef (Tangdol Reef) Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
4m - 22m
Depth Note
The reef top begins in very shallow water and the common fun-dive line drops to the low twenties.
Best Season
November to May, when Puerto Princesa is usually drier and visibility is more reliable.
Typical Conditions
A shallow reef with a coral top, gentle slope, and generally calm water that suits relaxed cruising and macro work.
Safety & Access At Silica Reef (Tangdol Reef)
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Keep buoyancy light over the shallow top, avoid touching the coral, and use the guide to stay on the cleanest macro patches.
Access Restrictions
Boat access from the Puerto Princesa launch side; use a local operator and follow sanctuary rules on entry and pickup.
Legal Notes
Tangdol Reef is listed as a fish sanctuary in Puerto Princesa tourism planning, so no-take and local sanctuary rules apply.
Local Intel For Silica Reef (Tangdol Reef)
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A mellow reef dive with a shallow top, soft coral, and plenty of small reef life for slow photography passes.
Wildlife at Silica Reef (Tangdol Reef)
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Silica Reef (Tangdol Reef)
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Silica Reef (Tangdol Reef)
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility10m
Activity
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