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Dauin, Negros Oriental, Philippines Dauin Marine Sanctuary

4.0 (1 review)

All levels

Muck dive with jeep wrecks, a macro photographer's paradise.

- Access
18m Avg Depth
30m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site offers a fascinating blend of environments. It’s characterized by both muck areas and artificial reef structures, creating diverse habitats for marine life. The area features the intriguing remains of old jeeps, which have become established artificial reefs teeming with an abundance of creatures. Deeper sections are home to shrimp, lionfish, and moray eels. A gentle sand slope connects this site to the shoreline and neighboring Poblacion, providing a rich environment for macro invertebrates and other small marine organisms. This location is particularly appealing to underwater photographers seeking diverse subjects and captivating scenes.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Fair
Macro Marine Life Excellent
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Good Viz
Famousness Famous

Plan Your Visit

muck divingmacro photographywreckartificial reefshore divebeginner friendlynight dive

Marine Life

lionfishmoray eelsshrimpfrogfishghost pipefishnudibranchspipefishseahorsesoctopuscuttlefishcardinalfishscorpionfish

Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Gentle slope for beginners; deeper sections with wrecks offer challenges for advanced divers.

Hazards:
boat trafficmarine lifedepth
Current Strength:

Mild

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