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Ticao Island (Manta Bowl), Masbate

Giant oceanic manta ray is the reason to dive Ticao Island (Manta Bowl), Masbate, Philippines.

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Ticao Island (Manta Bowl), Masbate

Giant oceanic manta ray is the reason to dive Ticao Island (Manta Bowl), Masbate, Philippines. Best odds here: high for giant oceanic manta ray, peak dec-apr. Access needed ranges up to Advanced, depending which encounter you're after.

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Species
High
Best odds
Dec-Apr
Peak window
10-25 m
Depth

The encounter

Giant oceanic manta ray

10-25 m · Needs Advanced

Peak Dec-Apr

High odds

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