Philippines
Dumanhog Marine Sanctuary
About this Dive Site
Description
Dumanhog Marine Sanctuary is an idyllic shallow dive site, rarely exceeding 10 meters, making it an ideal playground for beginners and snorkelers alike. Explore its flourishing coral gardens, alive with a dazzling diversity of reef fish such as vibrant clownfish, elegant butterflyfish, and majestic angelfish.
Best Time to Dive
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Peak Season
March, November, December, January, February, April, October
Jan
Good visibility, potential for whale sharks.
Feb
Stable conditions, good for exploring reefs.
Mar
Excellent visibility, ideal for macro and wide-angle photography.
Apr
Warm waters, good chance of seeing turtles.
More monthly highlights
May
Visibility can decrease due to plankton.
Jun
Rainy season, occasional rough seas.
Jul
Rainy season, visibility often reduced.
Aug
Peak of the rainy season, potential for strong currents.
Sep
Rainy season winding down, visibility improving.
Oct
Visibility improving, good for spotting nudibranchs.
Nov
Excellent visibility, good chance of seeing manta rays.
Dec
Manta ray season, superb visibility.
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