Dive-site story
Situated along the western coastline of Olango Island, Talima Marine Sanctuary is one of the most accessible marine reserves reached from Mactan. The profile features a gently sloping reef flat that breaks into a steep wall and rubble slope. Near the bottom of the slope rests a small sunken wooden hull alongside artificial reef modules that attract schooling fish and macro life.
Dense schools of batfish and jacks congregating around the sunken boat wreck
Steep wall drop-off lined with hard corals and gorgonian fans
Macro critters including nudibranchs, frogfish, and robust ghost pipefish resting on the sandy ledges
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Calmest seas and peak water clarity align with the dry northeast monsoon and inter-monsoon period.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orbicular BatfishPlatax orbicularis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Bigeye TrevallyCaranx sexfasciatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Chevron BarracudaSphyraena qenie | Common | ||||||||||||
| Broadclub CuttlefishSepia latimanus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Hawksbill TurtleEretmochelys imbricata | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
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