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Located along the eastern coast of Samal Island in Davao Gulf, Aundanao centers on a protected marine sanctuary. The reef features a gentle slope adorned with hard coral formations, sea whips, and scattered table corals, giving way to sandy patches where macro critters thrive. Local currents remain calm to moderate, making it accessible for training dives while offering rich critter-spotting opportunities for underwater photographers searching for rare invertebrates.
Protected reef sanctuary supporting dense populations of anthias and damselfish
Muck and sandy patches hosting rare macro critters like flamboyant cuttlefish and nudibranchs
Healthy branching hard coral gardens and barrel sponges along the sloping bottom
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Diving in Davao Gulf is viable year-round, with the calmest seas and clearest water typically occurring between October and May.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flamboyant cuttlefishMetasepia pfefferi | Common | ||||||||||||
| Green sea turtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Warty frogfishAntennarius maculatus | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| LionfishPterois volitans | Common | ||||||||||||
| Chromodoris nudibranchChromodoris annae | Common |
Marine forecast
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