Depth: 15-80 ft. (5-24m)
The Masaplod Marine Sanctuary
is divided into two sections and
those are Masaplod Norte and
Masaplod Sur. They are not
connected and have somewhat
different terrain although you may
see some of the same inhabitants.
The northern section of the
sanctuary seems to be synonymous
with bluespotted stingrays. It is also
home to a good variety of fish. And
these have become accustomed to
divers and are approachable so they
make great photo subjects. Big
coral formations in the shallow area
as well as in the deep make it home
to schools of small jacks, trevallies,
sweetlips and snappers. There are
also triggerfish, big turtles, and
groupers.
Enter on the south and swim
down a coral ridge to 70 ft. (22m)
or just explore shallower. There’s an
open sandy area with interesting
creatures in the shallower sea
grasses. Scattered coral heads lie
deeper. Look for such reef dwellers
as double-ended pipefish, the blue
spotted stingrays, yellowtail
snappers and even nudibranchsHarlequin shrimps