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About Misamis Oriental
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Tourist Attraction in Misamis Oriental
AGUTAYAN REEF - Also called
White Island, located in Jasaan. This is a small island with
a wide expanse of shallow coral reef. On its side is a drop-off
starting at 50 ft. down to 150 ft. There are plenty of cracks
and crevices along the wall. Pelagic fishes such as surgeonfish,
barracuda, tuna, eagle rays, and occasional sharks can be
sighted here.
CONSTANCIA - This is a shoal
approximately 3 has. in size with shallowest depth at 20 ft.
below the surface. On the south side, the coral reef is in
good condition teeming with colorful tropical fishes, pelagic
and territorial fishes, sea fans and sponges.
SIPAKA POINT - Known for
its strong undersea current, the spot is good for more experienced
divers. The natural current feeds the marine ecosystem resulting
to a majestic underwater garden. Huge sea fans, basket sponges,
hard and soft corals and feather stars abound in this area
as well as stringrays, snappers, groupers, and colorful small
fishes. For the underwater photographer, the clear waters
of Sepaca are ideal for macro and wide-angle setups.
TALISAYAN SHOAL - this
is a very small shoal fronting the town of Talisayan. It takes
only about 10 minutes to get there from the Mantangale Alibuag
Dive Resort. The shallow part of the shoal is covered with
a very good growth with plenty of small colorful fishes, shells
and other plants and animals. Turtles are often seen here
as well as other pelagic fishes.
STA. INES WRECK - At the
sandy and steep slope, there is an old WW 2 pontoon wreck
starting at a depth of 30 feet to about 150 feet. This wreck
is now covered with fan corals, black corals and other marine
growth and also serves as home to a lot of big and small fishes
as Lapu-lapu, jacks, sweetlips, red snappers, surgeon and
batfishes.
MEDINA SPRINGS - Approximately
300 yards from the white beach, at the edge of the shallow
coral reef are two excellent dive spots. The Paradise is 90
to 110 feet deep. It looks like a canyon with lots of cracks
and holes. The Aquariumarine is good spot to make a second
dive since the depth ranges only from 20 to 70 feet.
In both spots, the unique attraction here
are underwater springs locally called alibuag which spews
out large volumes of very cold fresh water from the bottom
towards the surface. The marine life here is also very rich
and abundant. The spot is located in Medina.
PUNTA DIWATA - Located at
the eastern tip of Gingoog Bay and part of the town of Magsaysay
about 1 hour by boat from Mantangale Alibuag Dive Resort.
The dive spot has a stair step type of coralline slope. The
ledges and walls are beautifully covered with marine out-cropping,
sea fans and sponges. Fish inhabitants include colorful tropical
fishes, lapu-lapu, sweetlips, snappers and occasional manta
rays glide. This dramatic seascape is excellent for wide angle
photos.
MANONGUL - Just out front
of Mantangale is a busy reef called Manongul, the dialect
for coral gardens. Here one finds shallow sandy areas with
coral paths excellent for snorkeling or a long easy scuba
dive. Blue spotted stringrays, convict damsels, lionfishes,
colony of soft and hard corals and a variety of clown fishes
are among the permanent inhabitants in the area. Having good
visibility for most of the year it is most suitable for U/W
photography, a leisurely paced plunge or a night dive.
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