Malapascua became famous fairly recently, only in the early 1990s as a dive
destination. Prior to this, the island was known for its wide white sand beach,
known as Bounty Beach; it has also become known for its beautiful coral gardens
and excellent local dive spots, as well as further-out sites including Gato
Island, Monad Shoal, and Kemod Shoal. Monad Shoal is an underwater plateau
where thresher sharks and manta rays can regularly be sighted.
Most of the islanders derive their livelihood from tourism, while some still
rely on subsistence fishing and farming.
Religiously, Malapascua Island or barangay
