Sahara (Dauin)
A black-sand slope that was once a bare 'Sahara' and is now an oasis of artificial reefs, concrete blocks and wrecks, shore-accessible in front of the Pura Vida/Atlantis area of Dauin. Lionfish, seahorses, stingrays, snappers and batfish live on the structures, and it suits night dives.
Facts
- Region: Dauin, Apo Island & Bohol – Philippines
- Area: Dauin coast (muck)
- Depth: 12–26 m
- Level: beginner
- Current: moderate
- Type: muck, artificial reef, shore, night
- Coordinates: 9.1915, 123.2735 (approximate)
- Highlights: lionfish, seahorse, stingray, snapper, batfish, frogfish
- Unverified: Depth 12–26 m is from a single listing (DivePlanIt); the shore position is approximate and Atlantis lists Sahara Reef and Sahara Deep as separate sites.
- Tips: Dauin has a conservation/ticket fee; operators usually include it. Buoyancy control matters on the silty bottom.