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Pedro Blanco

Pedro Blanco

Hong Kong, China

Depth
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50m

Visibility
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20m - 60m

Entry
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Boat

Experience Level

Advanced


About Pedro Blanco

This is a isolated and very large surfacing rock pinnacle located 85 kilometers from Hong Kong. Its a great fishing spot as well as diving site. This pinnacle offers clear waters and excellent display of marine life and corals. Due to strong currents and depth, this site is recommended for advanced level divers only.

Pedro Blanco Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Deep, Reef, Rock

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

50m

Visibility Range

20m 60m

Experience Level

Advanced

Best Gas Mix

21% – 23%

O2

13% at 48m / 24%

O2
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Marine Life

  • Whale Sharks
  • Various
  • Barracudas
  • Tunas
  • Groupers
  • Mata Rays
  • Sharks
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Dive Site Hazards

  • Gradual Narcosis Onset — Narcosis may develop slowly, making self-assessment unreliable.

  • Task Fixation at Depth — Cognitive narrowing at depth can reduce awareness of time and ascent rate.

  • Increased Gas Density Breathing Load — Higher gas density at depth increases work of breathing.

  • Hidden Depth Variations — Complex reef topography can conceal depth changes, leading to unintended profile variations.

  • Distraction from Marine Activity — High fish activity can distract divers and delay depth or gas awareness.

  • Rapid Surge Direction Changes — Surge near reef structures can reverse direction quickly, pushing divers sideways into unexpected areas.

  • Bubble Trapping Under Overhangs — Rock overhangs can trap exhaled bubbles, reducing visibility and causing disorientation.

  • Reflected Surge Patterns — Surge reflecting off rock faces can create irregular and unpredictable water movement.

  • Current Funnel Effect — Narrow gaps between rocks can accelerate water flow unexpectedly.

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