Seahorse Point

Seahorse Point is an advanced dive site in the Anda area of eastern Bohol, Philippines, named for the seahorse populations that inhabit this reef at thirty meters depth. This site caters to macro diving enthusiasts who seek the diverse seahorse species found along Anda's pristine coastline, where specific habitats support these charismatic fish in reliable numbers. The reef features the varied substrates that seahorses require, including soft corals, gorgonians, and debris where different seahorse species establish their territories. The dark volcanic-influenced substrate common in parts of Anda provides the background conditions where seahorses blend into their environment using their remarkable camouflage abilities. Local guides track individual animals and know their favored locations, making encounters reliable for patient, properly guided divers. The advanced rating reflects the thirty-meter depth and the current conditions typical of Anda's coast. Seahorse observation at depth requires the precise buoyancy and gas management that advanced certification develops, as these small animals demand close, patient observation without physical contact. The combination of depth, current, and the extended still-hovering that seahorse photography requires makes this a demanding site despite its apparently gentle marine subjects. Beyond the seahorses, the reef supports the healthy Coral Triangle communities typical of Anda, with diverse coral coverage and fish populations that benefit from the area's light diving pressure. Seahorse Point delivers one of Anda's most engaging macro encounters, offering advanced divers reliable seahorse sightings in the pristine marine environments of eastern Bohol.