Big Laurel

Big Laurel is a local dive site near Nabas and Malay in the Philippines. Access is straightforward from the nearby towns, with shallow entry points typical of beginner to intermediate shore dives. The site features a gentle slope with sandy patches interspersed with patches of coral and macro life, suitable for training dives and practice in buoyancy. Visibility can vary with weather and currents, so dives are best planned with local conditions and shore entry considerations in mind. Expect common Indo-Pacific reef-associated species such as small butterflyfish, damselfish, wrasses, and occasionally cruising invertebrates along the sandy flats. This site is popular with local dive centers for shore-based dives and skill development, rather than a destination for long-range pelagic encounters.