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Monitoring report with sanctuary status, visibility, coral cover, and no-current observations.
Dive Spot Guide•
Maite Marine Sanctuary
Maite Marine Sanctuary is a calm shore dive in Siquijor.
Local operator required
Guides are useful for sanctuary access and for finding the best night-dive subjects.
Shore-entry sanctuary with muck and coral patches, strong night-dive appeal, and abundant small critter life.
About Maite Marine Sanctuary
Maite Marine Sanctuary is a calm, shore-access marine reserve in San Juan, Siquijor. It is known for night diving, abundant mandarin fish, and a mix of muck habitat and coral patches that reward slow, careful searching. Divers can expect nudibranchs, pipefish, frogfish, seamoths, and a broad range of small reef life in a protected sanctuary setting.
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Research Estimate At Maite Marine Sanctuary
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 19m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityVery crowded
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is Maite Marine Sanctuary?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Maite Marine Sanctuary Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
0m - 18m
Depth Note
A shallow sanctuary with coral and muck habitat reaching about 18 m.
Best Season
Dry season
Typical Conditions
Calm, shallow waters with coral patches, muck habitat, and strong night-dive appeal.
Safety & Access At Maite Marine Sanctuary
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Access Restrictions
Shore entry is standard, and a guide is especially helpful for night dives and critter finding.
Legal Notes
Respect sanctuary rules and the local management in place to protect the reef.
Local Intel For Maite Marine Sanctuary
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A shore-access sanctuary known for night dives and slow macro hunting with mandarin fish and other critters.
Freediving
The shallow sanctuary can work for freediving in calm water, but it is mainly used for scuba and night dives.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is realistic in the shallow sections, especially in calm, clear conditions.
Wildlife at Maite Marine Sanctuary
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Maite Marine Sanctuary
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Maite Marine Sanctuary
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility19m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
