Dive-site story
Situated along the eastern flank of Balicasag Island off Bohol, Black Forest takes its name from thickets of black coral trees spanning a gradual reef slope. Divers generally run this as a drift dive past vibrant sponges and sea fans before encountering massive resident schools of fish in the mid-water column.
Extensive colonies of branching black corals covering the deeper slope
Dense tornado-like schools of bigeye trevally congregating in the blue
Frequent encounters with resting and foraging green sea turtles
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Dry season brings the calmest seas and most reliable visibility, although diving is operational year-round.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bigeye TrevallyCaranx sexfasciatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Green Sea TurtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Black CoralAntipatharia | Common | ||||||||||||
| Great BarracudaSphyraena barracuda | Common | ||||||||||||
| Banded Sea KraitLaticauda colubrina | Common |
Marine forecast
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