Diving Highlights Because the marine life is quite unique in the Philippines and with the help of an eagle eyed dive guide, you will encounter some of the strangest and most uncommon creatures. Pygmy sea horses are a highlight and are often spotted hiding amongst the sea fans, tails curled tight. Frogfish litter the reef alongside other more usual camouflage fish. Mandarin fish are amongst the brightest, rainbow colored occupants of the reef. Thanks to the plunging walls that surround the islands, larger fish can also be found. Deep-water channels are both used by migrating whale and threshers sharks, one of many star attractions in the Philippines today. Water temperature does not drop much in the Philippines, ranging from 25 – 28 degrees. Officially there are 2 main seasons in the Philippines – the dry season (October – June) and the wet season (July – September).