

Best for beginner divers, shore & boat entry.
Mermaid Statue in Moalboal, Philippines, offers a diverse underwater experience suitable for beginner divers. The site features a steep wall drop that begins approximately 30 metres from the shore and descends to depths of 60 to 70 metres. Divers can access the site via shore or boat entries. Visibility typically ranges between 8 and 25 metres, with water temperatures remaining warm between 28C and 30C throughout the year. The habitat supports various marine life, including common sightings of Chromodoris nudibranchs and spotfin lionfish. Uncommon species recorded here include ornate ghostpipefish, giant frogfish, sea kraits, and banded pipefish, alongside rarer finds such as mandarinfish and peacock mantis shrimp.
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Recorded at this site
Visibility
8-25m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore & Boat
Water Temp
28-30°C
Divers frequently encounter Chromodoris nudibranchs and spotfin lionfish. Uncommon species include ornate ghostpipefish, giant frogfish, sea kraits, banded pipefish, snowflake moray, and harlequin sweetlips.
Yes, Mermaid Statue is considered suitable for beginner divers.
The wall drop at this site descends to depths of 60 to 70 metres.
Yes, this site accommodates both shore and boat entries.
While the site is primarily used for diving, the shallow sections of the wall drop may be accessible for snorkelling depending on local conditions.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Mermaid Statue in Basdiot. Water temperatures range from 28°C to 30°C.
Visibility at Mermaid Statue in Basdiot typically ranges from 8 metres to 25 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.