Philippines
Gato Island
About this Dive Site
Description
Explore Gato Island, a protected marine sanctuary teeming with life and famous for its resident sea snakes. Dive through an exhilarating underwater tunnel that pierces the island, discovering a kaleidoscope of corals, sea fans, and anemones, while keeping an eye out for white tip reef sharks and camouflaged cuttlefish.
Best Time to Dive
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Peak Season
January, February, October, November, December
Jan
Good chances for thresher shark sightings at Monad Shoal.
Feb
Continued excellent thresher shark season.
Mar
Warmer waters, still possible thresher shark sightings.
Apr
Peak of warmer season, good for macro life and reef diving.
More monthly highlights
May
Visibility can start to decrease slightly.
Jun
Start of the wetter season, occasional rain showers.
Jul
Rainy season continues, can have reduced visibility.
Aug
Peak of the rainy season, expect more rain.
Sep
Rainy season winding down, visibility improving.
Oct
Post-rainy season, conditions improving for thresher shark sightings.
Nov
Excellent visibility and calm seas, good for thresher sharks and macro life.
Dec
Holiday season, prime time for thresher shark sightings.
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