Critter Hunter

18/05/2026

On the first attempt, this cute little critter couldn’t get in when the shrimp house imposed a curfew and closed its doors — but with perfect timing… bloop! Right into the shrimp house!

17/05/2026

Miamira alleni is one of the most eye-catching nudibranchs (“sea slugs”) found around Anilao — a world-famous macro diving destination. Scuba diving in Anilao with Blue Ribbon Dive Resort

06/05/2026

This one looks like a juvenile boxfish. Do you guys agree?

02/05/2026

The cone snail is a beautiful sea snail found in tropical waters that hunts using a fast, harpoon-like tooth to inject venom, and although it looks harmless, its venom is powerful enough to paralyze prey like fish and is even studied for use in pain medicine.

02/05/2026

Waaaatah! 😉

30/04/2026

This hermit crab found the longest shell ever! 😳🐚

That shell just keeps going!

29/04/2026

Let's go, critter lovers!

Come join us in June for the annual dive festival here in Dauin! Join the Critter Republic team for the underwater photo competition, and enjoy one awesome week with us!

There is huge prizes, spread out over lots of different categories, from pro to beginner, so get your cameras and lets go. Get in on this promotion while you can.

20/04/2026

Say hello to one of Dauin’s most photogenic critters—the flamboyant cuttlefish! Come dive with us at Critter Republic!

The Flamboyant cuttlefish is one of the ocean’s most eye-catching little predators—and a perfect example of why places like Dauin are a macro photographer’s dream.

Unlike most cuttlefish, this species doesn’t rely on swimming much. It “walks” along the seafloor using its arms, showing off vivid, pulsing colors—reds, yellows, purples—almost like a living neon sign. Those colors aren’t just for show: they’re a warning. The flamboyant cuttlefish is actually highly venomous, making it as dangerous as it is beautiful.

They’re commonly found in shallow tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific, especially in muck diving spots around the Philippines. Because of their size (usually under 10 cm), spotting one feels like discovering a hidden gem.

20/04/2026

A one-of-a-kind nudibranch — the kind every macro hunter or muck diver hopes to encounter in their lifetime.

Scuba diving in the Philippines? Make sure to check out Critter Republic on your dive trip!

19/04/2026

A critter you’d love to see at least once in your lifetime!

Visit Critter Republic for your Dauin diving adventure!