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Kyokuzan Maru
 Coron, Palawan, Philippines
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Max Depth: 121-130ft/37-40m
Average Viz: 36-40ft/11-12m
Entry Type: Boat
Bottom Composition: Sand
Aquatic Life: Plenty To See
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Rating: 4.50 by 2 divers
Spring: 76-80°F/24-27°C
Summer: 76-80°F/24-27°C
Fall: 76-80°F/24-27°C
Winter: 76-80°F/24-27°C
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Kyokuzan Maru is a boat accessible salt water dive site, located in Coron, Palawan, Philippines. This dive site has an average rating of 4.50 out of 5 from 2 scuba divers. The maximum depth is 121-130ft/37-40m. The average visibility is 36-40ft/11-12m.
Japanese freighter approximately 160-180 meters long.
Location: Northeast of Busuanga Island. Due to it’s distance from Coron this wreck is dived by a one hour jeepney ride to the north end of Busuanga and transferring to a rented dive boat. This is done as an all-day trip for two dives on the Kyokuzan Maru.
This is a beautiful wreck dive experience. More or less intact, this huge sunken ship usually offers good visibility of about 20 meters and ideal diving conditions.
This dive is best when made while breathing 36% Nitrox for a 75% increase in allowable bottom time.
Max depth: 40 meters on the bottom. The deck level lies between 22 and 28 meters. Recommended certification level: Advanced Open Water Diver, Wreck Diver Specialty.