Dead Palm

Dead Palm is a local dive site near Mabini, Philippines, offering shallow, easy access for beginners and a short boat ride from nearby towns. The site features a sloping sandy bottom with scattered coral heads and clusters of dead and dying palm fronds that rise from the seabed, giving the site its name. Expect calm conditions on typical days with modest currents and good visibility in clear tropical water. Common Western Pacific species such as reef fish, small snappers, parrotfish, butterflies, and occasional moray eels are seen around the coral patches and sandy patches near the palm remnants. Access is straightforward from Mabini and Tingloy, with shorter hops for Mabini divers and longer sails for Tingloy and Bauan based operations. This site is suitable for introductory dives and for practicing buoyancy and safety skills in a relaxed environment.