Dive-site story
Situated off the west coast of Siquijor, Paliton Wall features a sheer vertical drop decorated with massive gorgonian sea fans and expansive sponge formations. Divers drift along a steep precipice perforated by small caverns and crevices that shelter macro critters, while pelagic species occasionally cruise past in the open blue.
Vast colonies of giant gorgonian sea fans along the vertical drop
Macro hunting among overhangs and soft coral clusters
Frequent encounters with sea turtles feeding along the reef crest
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
The dry season provides optimal water clarity and calm seas along the western coast of the island.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giant Gorgonian Fan CoralAnnella mollis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Green Sea TurtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Ribbon EelRhinomuraena quaesita | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Painted FrogfishAntennarius pictus | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Whitetip Reef SharkTriaenodon obesus | Rare |
Marine forecast
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