About Sohoton Jellyfish Sanctuary
Sohoton Jellyfish Sanctuary is a sheltered brackish lagoon within Sohoton Cove on Bucas Grande Island in Socorro, Surigao del Norte, Philippines. It is known for its seasonal population of stingless jellyfish that visitors can observe and swim with. The sanctuary is part of the Sohoton Bay protected seascape surrounded by limestone karst, mangroves and islets, and is accessed only by guided boat tours from Socorro.
Visitors guide
Visitors arrive by motorized boat through Sohoton Cove's limestone islets and mangrove channels to a calm, emerald lagoon enclosed by karst cliffs. During season, the water contains large numbers of small, stingless jellyfish visible near the surface. The visit involves a guided boat ride, swimming and snorkeling in the lagoon with life vests, and sightseeing of surrounding coves, rock formations and mangroves. Facilities are basic and all visits are guided.
Key highlights
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Stingless jellyfish that can be observed and swum with during season
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Sheltered turquoise lagoon surrounded by limestone karst cliffs
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Boat tour through Sohoton Cove's islets and mangrove waterways
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Clear brackish water suitable for swimming and snorkeling
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Part of the protected Sohoton Bay seascape on Bucas Grande Island