This dive site, Bobby’s Wall, is nestled on the northern side of San Miguel Island in the Philippines, offering a captivating underwater experience. It presents a fascinating mix of geological features including sandy slopes, intricate ledges, vibrant reef walls, and dramatic sheer walls adorned with caverns and overhangs. While no specific historical details are provided, the site's natural formations guide divers through a journey from an average depth of 12 meters to a maximum of 24 meters, making it engaging for divers of all experience levels.
The walls and rock structures at Bobby's Wall are thriving ecosystems, densely encrusted with a remarkable variety of marine life and tiny critters. This site is particularly renowned for its exceptional macro subjects, where divers can discover rare and unusual nudibranchs, expertly camouflaged frogfish, delicate sea horses, vibrant coleman shrimps, elusive spider crabs, and unique banded pipefish. The rich biodiversity ensures a constant array of reef fish and invertebrates, thriving amidst healthy coral growth.
Optimal diving conditions for Bobby's Wall typically align with the Philippine dry season, generally from November to May, which provides calm waters and excellent visibility to fully appreciate its intricate details. This site is a paradise for macro photographers and critter enthusiasts. Both scuba divers and freedivers can explore its varied depths and features, with freedivers particularly enjoying the shallower ledges and upper sections of the walls. Divers should exercise good buoyancy control to protect the delicate marine environment and be mindful of potentially moderate currents, common for wall dives.
