BUS
STOP/DIVE AND TREK MARINE SANCTUARY This
site was called the bus stop in previous years because large pelagics were
known to park in this area. Dive and Trek established the sanctuary in 1994.
In 1996 the owner, Jun Zamora together with the Ocean Heritage Foundation seeded
the first batch of giant clams.
Today the sanctuary is a testament of success as it houses marine life in abundance.
ACCESS: 5 minutes by boat from Portulano Dive Resort.
CONDITIONS: Generally calm
BATCAVE: AVERAGE DEPTH: 70ft (18m)
Named as such because large batfish used to reside here, it is now marked by a
cross where numerous surgeonfish flock for fish feeding.
BASILICA: AVERAGE DEPTH: 70ft (18m)
Also marked by a cross, the back of the attoll has large fan corals and frog fish have
been spotted at the top of the attoll.
