As of today, out of season, returns ~October. Earth Exhibit tracks the live conditions and flags it the moment it is on.
In Anilao (Verde Island Passage, Batangas, Philippines) Pfeffer's flamboyant cuttlefish (Metasepia pfefferi) are regularly encountered on shallow sandy and rubble slopes.
Males produce rapid, high-contrast color and texture patterns during courtship and agonistic interactions, producing compact, photogenic mating displays prized by macro photographers and naturalists.
Where to see it
A taste of where to see it. The full map, exact coordinates and the best timing for each spot live in the app.
| Viewing spots |
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| Twin Rocks (Mabini, Anilao) |
| Secret Bay (muck slope) |
| + 1 more spot, with exact coordinates and timing, in the app → |
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