Seafan Alley

A deep wall covered by extensive gorgonian sea fans, which often host pygmy seahorses. Depth range is not stated by the source.

Facts

• Region: Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park – Philippines
• Area: North Atoll
• Depth: 10–40 m
• Level: advanced
• Current: moderate
• Type: wall
• Coordinates: 8.9533, 119.8675 (approximate)
• Highlights: gorgonian fans, pygmy seahorse
• Permit: Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park can only be entered with a TMO permit: the vessel needs a Vessel Entry Permit and every visitor a Visitor Entry Permit, paid before entry. Per the TMO permits page (checked 2026-10-27): Visitor Entry Permit PHP 5,000 per person, divemasters PHP 500, children 12 and under exempt from the conservation fee; vessel permit PHP 5,500 to 11,000 by gross tonnage. In practice the liveaboard applies for the permits and collects the fee on board: Master Liveaboards and Atlantis quote USD 120 per person (fee changes without notice). Guests complete a Visitor Entry Permit form and attend a mandatory TMO briefing in Puerto Princesa before sailing. Drones need a separate permit.
• Issuer / contact: Tubbataha Management Office (TMO), Manalo Extension, Puerto Princesa, Palawan
  • Phone: (048) 716-1631; mobile +63 917 553 0909
  • Email: tmo@tubbatahareefs.org
• Unverified: Exact dive-site positions are not published by the sources; the coordinates are only the approximate centre of the park (Wikipedia: 8°57′12″N 119°52′3″E). Depth and current are estimates from the general 5–40 m range quoted by Dive the World.
• Tips: Operators require Advanced Open Water and at least 50 logged dives with current experience; a dive computer is compulsory and dives are limited to 60 minutes. Dive guides call the conditions; hooks and a surface marker are standard.

Sources

• https://www.dive-the-world.com/diving-sites-philippines-tubbataha.php
• https://www.dive-the-world.com/liveaboard-philippines-atlantis-azores.php