Dive-site story
Sunken Island is a submerged offshore seamount situated off the coast of Siquijor. The plateau rises from deep water, creating an oasis that concentrates pelagic life in open water. Currents sweep across the plateau, necessitating good buoyancy control and comfort with blue-water ascents.
Schooling bigeye trevally and chevron barracuda circling the pinnacle edge
Expansive soft coral fields and gorgonian sea fans swept by consistent currents
Frequent encounters with whitetip reef sharks resting on sandy ledges
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Drier conditions and calmer sea states prevail during the northeast monsoon.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bigeye trevallyCaranx sexfasciatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Chevron barracudaSphyraena qenie | Common | ||||||||||||
| Whitetip reef sharkTriaenodon obesus | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Giant trevallyCaranx ignobilis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Hawksbill turtleEretmochelys imbricata | Common |
Marine forecast
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