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Mandarin City

Mandarin City

Visayas, Philippines

Depth
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20m

Visibility
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15m - 45m

Entry
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Experience Level

Beginner

Mandarin City

Visayas, Philippines

Mandarin City
Depth
Depth Icon

20m

Visibility
Visibility Icon

15m - 45m

Entry
Boat Entry Icon

Boat

Experience Level

Beginner


About Mandarin City

This site was named for the large amounts of schooling mandarin fish to be found here. Dive starts in a depth of 8 meters and gently drops to 20 meters. Here you will find a interesting reef to explore. Beautiful corals and a spectacular display of marine life creates great photo opportunity. Suitable for all level divers.

Mandarin City Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Night, Reef, Other, Wall

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

20m

Visibility Range

15m 45m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas Mix

21% – 47%

O2

12% at 18m / 36%

O2
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Marine Life

  • Groupers
  • Lion Fish
  • Mandarin Fish
  • None
  • Pelagic Fish
  • Sea Spider
  • Seargent Majors
  • Snappers
  • Various
Weather Conditions

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Location

Dive Site Hazards

  • Landmark Misidentification — Familiar sites can become unrecognisable at night.

  • Light-Induced Tunnel Vision — Focused light beams reduce peripheral awareness.

  • Depth Perception Errors — Reduced ambient light increases depth perception mistakes.

  • 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.

  • Unstable Visual Ascents — Relying on wall visuals can destabilise ascents.

  • Gradual Depth Creep — Lack of visual bottom reference can cause unnoticed descent.

  • Unsignalled Downcurrents — Downcurrents can form without visible indicators.

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