Dive-site story
Named for its wide expanse of dark volcanic sand, Sahara is a classic Dauin muck dive situated along the Negros Oriental coastline. Divers drift across open sediment plains broken up by isolated coral outcroppings, mooring blocks, and scattered rubble patches that serve as micro-habitats. The site appeals heavily to macro photographers who scan the substrate for rare invertebrates and juvenile fish that blend into the silt.
Vast sand plain hosting well-camouflaged macro critters and cephalopods
Scattered coral heads and artificial rubble attracting resident frogfish
Gentle slope ideal for long, slow critter hunts and bottom-time management
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Conditions are calmest during the dry period, though macro critters remain resident throughout the year.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Painted frogfishAntennarius pictus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Thorny seahorseHippocampus histrix | Common | ||||||||||||
| Flamboyant cuttlefishMetasepia pfefferi | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Robust ghost pipefishSolenostomus cyanopterus | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Blue-ringed octopusHapalochlaena | Rare |
Marine forecast
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