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Active Puerto Princesa dive center and boat-dive operator.
Silica Reef (Tangdol Reef)
Shallow Puerto Princesa reef with corals and macro life.
Scuba DivingBoatBeginner4m - 22m
Reef
Local operator required
A local operator makes the short boat logistics and site timing straightforward.
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.
Safety & Access
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.
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Local Intel For Silica Reef (Tangdol Reef)
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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)
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Research Estimate At Silica Reef (Tangdol Reef)
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Avg. Visibility10m
Access4/5 · Simple entry
Coral4/5 · Healthy coral
Aquatic Life4/5 · Great variety
Facilities3/5 · Basic facilities
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
