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Anilao, as divers saw it.

44 sightings logged by real divers — the clearest picture yet of what's actually down there.

44
Sightings logged
ghost pipefish
Most spotted
Philippines
Country

Species confirmed at Anilao

ghost pipefish 13
pygmy seahorse 11
harlequin shrimp 6
nudibranch 5
frogfish 4

Recent sightings

Ghost Pipefish · 13 Aug 2026 ♥ 39 View post →
Nudibranch · 7 Aug 2026 ♥ 5 View post →
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Frequently asked questions

What's the most commonly sighted species at Anilao?

Ghost Pipefish is the most frequently confirmed species at Anilao, with 13 of the site's 44 verified sightings.

How many confirmed wildlife sightings does Anilao have?

44 marine wildlife sightings have been confirmed at Anilao, Philippines, sourced from real diver Instagram posts and verified by whereshouldidive.com.

What is Anilao particularly known for?

Anilao is particularly known for ghost pipefish — it accounts for 16% of every confirmed ghost pipefish sighting across all 32 tracked destinations.