DAUIN MUCK DIVING
Dauin North
From dark muck slope to reef
BOTTOMDark sand · reef
LEVELAll levels with good trim
DEPTHup to 26 m
DISTANCE FROM CRapprox. 3.5 km
ACCESSShore dive · boat possible
APPROACHUsually calm · slow search
CHARACTER
A strong combination of classic muck diving and a lively reef.
Dauin North begins on a dark sandy slope with dragonets, frogfish, ghost pipefish, seahorses and pipehorses. Farther on, the reef supports anthias, damselfish, clownfish, smaller barracudas and triggerfish. The muck area is often so productive that divers never reach the reef. Current is usually limited, although conditions always vary.
CAMERA & APPROACH
Cover less ground.
Make better images.
Spend time on the sandy slope before moving to the reef and keep your fins clear of the bottom.
This is an orientation guide. Current, visibility, access and sightings change. Let Critter Republic and the local guide make the final dive plan.