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About this site
South Helicopter lies in the Palawan region of the Philippines, an area known for its scattered wreck and reef sites around the coast. The site reaches a maximum depth of around 18 metres and is considered a beginner dive.
AI overviewMarine life here
Confirmed by our research team, reported by independent divers, or observed nearby via iNaturalist — each entry is labelled with its source.
Black Longspine UrchinDiadema setosumReported here · unconfirmed
Moorish IdolZanclus cornutusReported here · unconfirmed
Blackpatch TriggerfishRhinecanthus verrucosusReported here · unconfirmed
Blue LinckiaLinckia laevigataReported here · unconfirmed
Boring Giant ClamTridacna croceaReported here · unconfirmed
Clark's AnemonefishAmphiprion clarkiiReported here · unconfirmed
Indo-Pacific Sand StarArchaster typicusReported here · unconfirmed
Eightband ButterflyfishChaetodon octofasciatusReported here · unconfirmed
Durable tips from divers — access, hazards, marine life, facilities. For day-of conditions, use the report tool in the conditions card above.
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