Dive-site story
Stretching along the southeastern edge of Negros Oriental, the Dauin coastline features gently sloping dark volcanic sand interspersed with patches of hard coral, seagrass, and marine sanctuaries. The area is internationally recognized for exceptional muck diving, where macro critters shelter around isolated coral heads, artificial structures, and natural debris. In addition to muck sites, several community-managed reserves along the shore provide healthy reefscapes with soft corals and schooling reef fish.
World-class muck diving over fine volcanic black sand
Exceptional variety of rare cephalopods and cryptic bottom dwellers
Network of coastal marine sanctuaries supporting dense reef fish populations
Easy shore entries directly off the beachfront resorts
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Diving runs year-round, with the calmest seas and best macro activity occurring during the dry months.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flamboyant CuttlefishMetasepia pfefferi | Common | ||||||||||||
| FrogfishAntennariidae | Common | ||||||||||||
| Blue-ringed OctopusHapalochlaena | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Ghost PipefishSolenostomus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Mimic OctopusThaumoctopus mimicus | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Green Sea TurtleChelonia mydas | Common |
Marine forecast
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