Dive-site story
Sangzhou Island is an uninhabited islet in Daya Bay off the coast of Huizhou. The underwater terrain features sloping sandy bottoms interspersed with granite boulders and patches of hard and soft corals. Divers commonly navigate around the sheltered rocky bays where macro life gathers among sea urchins and anemones.
Clownfish sheltering within carpet anemone colonies along the rocky slopes
Granite boulder formations forming swim-throughs and shelter for juvenile reef fish
Calm, sheltered bay conditions suitable for check-out dives and training
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Summer and early autumn provide warmer water and calmer seas before the winter monsoon sets in.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clark's AnemonefishAmphiprion clarkii | Common | ||||||||||||
| Blackback ButterflyfishChaetodon melannotus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Russell's SnapperLutjanus russellii | Common | ||||||||||||
| Diadema Sea UrchinDiadema setosum | Common | ||||||||||||
| Blue-spotted Mud Crab | Common |
Marine forecast
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