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(Tourism Infrastructure Enterprise Zone Authority / MANILA BULLETIN)
Located about six kilometers southwest of Panglao, the tiny island of Balicasag is considered as one of the top diving spots in the Philippines. The west side reef of the island has been declared a marine sanctuary. It is a haven for tourists who want to see a well-preserved life underneath like submarine cliffs, corals, trevally, barracuda, wrasse, sea turtles, among others.
The two designated snorkeling sites in Balicasag will have an individual carrying capacity of 200 tourists per day, while each of the five dive points will only accept 60 visitors per day. Each of the five dive areas surrounding the island include the Balicasag Marine Sanctuary at the west side, Black Forest and Royal Garden at the north-east side, Turtle Point at the south-west side, Cathedral Wall at the north side, and Divers Haven at the southeastern side.