Asinero

Vibrant coral walls with diverse reef fish and turtles.

Boat Access
18m Avg Depth
30m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is located in Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines, and is known as Asinero. It's a popular destination for diving enthusiasts due to its beautiful coral formations and diverse marine life. The dive area is situated off the coast of Dakak Beach Resort, making it easily accessible. The waters around Asinero are consistently clear and warm, maintaining an average temperature between 27°C and 30°C (80°F and 86°F) throughout the year. Divers can expect to encounter a vibrant array of reef fish, including angelfish, butterflyfish, and parrotfish. Larger marine animals like sea turtles and schools of barracuda are also frequently sighted. The coral formations at Asinero boast impressive structures – towering walls and intricate designs providing shelter for countless species.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Famousness Well Known

Plan Your Visit

coral reefwall diveturtlebeginner friendlywide angle

Marine Life

sea turtlebarracudaangelfishbutterflyfishparrotfishhard coralssoft corals

Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Shallow reef tops for beginners and deeper walls for advanced divers.

Hazards:
depthboat traffic
Current Strength:

Mild

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