Dive-site story
Daquit Shoal sits off the eastern coast of Siquijor as an offshore submerged reef pinnacle rising from the seabed. Exposed to open-water currents, the plateau and steep slopes support expansive gorgonian sea fan fields and dense soft coral cover. Divers drift along the formation watching for schooling pelagics in the blue while inspecting fissures along the rocky crest for macro subjects.
Vigorous offshore currents bringing schools of jacks and chevron barracuda
Dense clusters of giant gorgonian sea fans lining the sloping edges
Macro critters tucked under overhangs, including diverse nudibranch species
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Calmer seas and clearest conditions generally coincide with the dry northeast monsoon season.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bigeye TrevallyCaranx sexfasciatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Chevron BarracudaSphyraena qenie | Common | ||||||||||||
| NudibranchNudibranchia | Common | ||||||||||||
| Blacktip Reef SharkCarcharhinus melanopterus | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Hawksbill Sea TurtleEretmochelys imbricata | Common |
Marine forecast
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