Twin Islet is located north of Malapascua Island, just a few kilometers from Lapus-Lapus Island. This was our last diving stop during that day. But these two islets were already out in the open sea and so waves were getting bigger by the time we arrive here. Well, @ybanezkim26 always went in the water first as I insisted. As he assured me that the depth was manageable, I then followed suit.
At first, there was nothing to be seen, just a few corals here and there. I managed to reach the ocean floor but nothing impressive was to be admired. Initially, I got disappointed but then we started to follow the direction of the waves towards the direction of one of the twin islands as instructed by our boatman. By then, my disappointment slowly drifted away as we were able to finally see more of the marine life as we were nearing the island.
The marine life from this side was different unique and mysterious. There were these singular "worm-like" shaped marine life sticking out from the corals (@juanbg perhaps you might know what these are called? 😅) Besides that, the corals were a miniature version of what I'm used to seeing in Moalboal. But they filled the ocean floor around the islet. There were parts under the sea where the current was just so strong that I got scared I might be swept away but Laban lang!
Update: These worm-like creatures are called SPONGES! Thanks to @juanbg! According to seasky.org, "Though extremely plant-like in appearance, sponges are actually one of the most primitive animals in the sea. They belong to a group called porifera." Yay, learned something new!
The corals were healthy, there was plenty of fish and miniature valleys of corals! Who wouldn't want to take their time here? Even though @ybanezkim26 and another friend were done freediving, I couldn't stop and take videos of what we saw there. To be honest, I wouldn't want to get out of that place soon!
Twin Islet is a must-visit place if you decide to explore the underwater world in Mapalascua! For now, enjoy this video!
Here are other diving spots we visited in Malapascua:
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Ka nice! Scary but super worth it!
Indeed! This is one place I would definitely come back to!
@wittyzell I wish I could dive without getting scared. I tried once but it was only for a very short period because fear got me good. Have you been diving for a long time?
You got to conquer the fear!
been diving just about a year! 😍 but I'm a varsity swimmer back then and grew up by the beach. so i do have this innate love for the sea.
@indayclara That's so nice.. I'm kinda envious! 😅
Badly want to try diving💘 It has always been my dream🥺🥺
It's start making that dream into a reality! It will be worth it!
:) Musta! where are all the fishies?? 🐟🐠
They always go hiding when ever I get nearer! 🤣
You picked the perfect day to go out into the waters. I can feel the cool and calming ocean clearing up my mind just by watching you in it. The rays of the sun and the bubbles could have been talking to each other and telling stories among themselves. Nakaka-inspire. Thanks for sharing. 😊
We were definitely blessed with amazing weather that day! I couldn't agree more! Thanks for watching too!
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Super nice ang mga corals! Ganahan ko mubalik pero hopefully kanang di kaayo kusog ang current kay kapoy. 🙈
Hopefully kanang dili pud ka hangover! HAHAHAHA
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wow. panay ka na gumagala sa blogs ko ha. hahahaha
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OMG!! Amazing!! I did diving only once and I fell in love with this!! :D