The Hill (Mandarinfish site)

Shallow, no-current site dived at dusk for mating mandarinfish. Easy conditions suited to macro shooters and novices.

Depth

5–12m

Current

None

Diver level

Open water

Entry

Boat

Unique features

Coral heads and sponges in calm, protected water
Mandarinfish emerge to mate at dusk
Seahorses, nudibranchs, cuttlefish and blue-ringed octopus

Sources & last checked

Checked July 2026

This is a researched draft, not yet human-verified. The seasonality and logistics are drawn from the sources below — confirm specifics (permits, fees, closures) with an operator before you book.

Puerto Galera Marine Life — Casalay Boutique Villas & Dive Resort

Note on the data: Coordinates are approximate; not surveyed dive-site GPS.