Dive-site story
Located off the coast of Negros Oriental, Apo Island is a community-led marine sanctuary globally recognized for pioneering reef conservation. The island is surrounded by extensive hard coral coverage, steep drop-offs, and volcanic sand patches where geothermal activity releases streams of tiny bubbles. Diverse current profiles range from gentle drifts along sloping reefs to swift water movements around northern headlands.
High concentrations of green and hawksbill sea turtles feeding in shallow seagrass and coral flats
Dense schools of bigeye trevally forming revolving columns off the reef wall
Subaquatic geothermal bubble vents rising through dark volcanic sand at sites like Largahan
Expansive fields of pristine branching, plate, and brain corals
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Diving is possible year-round, with the dry season offering the calmest sea conditions and best surface visibility.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green sea turtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Hawksbill sea turtleEretmochelys imbricata | Common | ||||||||||||
| Bigeye trevallyCaranx sexfasciatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Banded sea kraitLaticauda colubrina | Common | ||||||||||||
| Whitetip reef sharkTriaenodon obesus | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
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