Marissa 1, 2 and 3

• Three sites are atolls close to  the famous Pearl Farm Resort in Island Garden City of Samal or IGACOS. The areas are  somewhat similar, with nice coral growth, most of it above 12m, and a good selection   of reef fishes, lots of bubble corals, gradual  slopes, some small walls and undercuts, moray eels, sea stars, tube worms and, if the season and currents are right, hundreds of jellies. These are all good for novice divers and maintained as a sanctuary by the resort.

Mushroom Rock

• Located near the southern part of the quaint Samal Island in the waters of Davao. One of the more stunning dive sites in Davao, this place is said to be a dolphin hang out in favorable times, and other curious sea creatures would periodically join in the fun. The place is so named because of huge limestone formations jutting out or “mushrooming “at the southeast of Samal. 

• The shallows are    primarily covered with leather corals,    which become steep slopes, then walls    meeting a sandy bottom at around 35m.    

(Excerpts from http://www.davaocityhotel.com, http://philippinehotel.com and other sources).