MS Jojo

MS Jojo is an advanced wreck dive site near Apo Island in the Philippines' Negros Oriental province, where this sunken vessel rests at twenty-nine meters depth in the productive waters of the Sulu Sea. The wreck provides experienced divers with a compelling combination of underwater exploration and the rich marine colonization that has transformed the vessel into a thriving artificial reef ecosystem. The MS Jojo sits on the seabed in a condition that allows comprehensive exploration of her structure. The vessel's size provides substantial underwater real estate that marine organisms have colonized with the enthusiasm typical of tropical Philippine waters. Hard and soft corals cover external surfaces, sponges encrust every available attachment point, and the structural complexity of the wreck creates habitats ranging from fully enclosed dark compartments to open-air deck areas bathed in filtered sunlight. The advanced rating reflects the twenty-nine-meter depth and the wreck penetration opportunities that demand proper training and equipment. Inside the vessel, silting can reduce visibility rapidly, and the overhead environment requires awareness of exit routes and gas management. External exploration at depth requires disciplined no-decompression limit monitoring. Current conditions around the wreck can vary, adding another consideration to dive planning. Marine life has claimed the MS Jojo comprehensively. Dense schools of glassfish fill interior spaces in shimmering clouds, while larger species including groupers, sweetlips, and batfish occupy the external framework. Moray eels have established territories throughout the structure, and lionfish position themselves at ambush points along corridors and openings. The wreck concentrates marine life from the surrounding waters, creating encounter density that far exceeds the natural seabed. The proximity to Apo Island, one of the Philippines' most celebrated marine sanctuaries, means that the MS Jojo benefits from the generally healthy marine environment of this protected area. Combining the wreck dive with Apo's famous reef dives creates a varied diving itinerary that showcases both natural and artificial marine ecosystems. MS Jojo offers advanced divers a rewarding wreck experience in the warm waters near one of the Philippines' most beloved diving destinations.