Beatrice Rock
Anilao · Philippines
A submerged pinnacle ringed with towering sea fans provides a structural framework that concentrates macro life at every depth band. Ghost pipefish hover in pairs at the base of fan colonies and ornate ghost pipefish use the gorgonian branches as daytime refuge.
Conditions
Depth
10 to 30 m
Open water and up
Current
Usually gentle
Can pick up on the edge
Visibility
5 to 12 m
Clearest in the calm season
Water
25 to 30°C
Wetsuit recommended
Month by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water (°C) | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
| Vis (m) | 12 | 12 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Current | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle |
Your chances of seeing each animal
Anna'S Chromodoris
Last confirmed Jul 5, 2026 · 340 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Willan'S Chromodoris
Last confirmed Jul 5, 2026 · 267 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Chamberlain'S Nembrotha
Last confirmed Jul 5, 2026 · 191 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Loch'S Chromodoris
Last confirmed Jul 4, 2026 · 117 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Clark'S Anemonefish
Last confirmed Jul 5, 2026 · 99 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Ornate Ghost Pipefish
Last confirmed Jun 28, 2026 · 56 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Gorgonian Sea Fan
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Pygmy Seahorse
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Gear