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Regional season and visibility guide for Dauin and Dumaguete.
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Poblacion District 1
Shore-access marine sanctuary with turtles, reef fish, and macro finds.
A beginner-friendly Dauin shoreline site with easy beach entry, coral-and-muck terrain, and dependable turtles plus reef critters.
About Poblacion District 1
Poblacion District 1 is Dauin's first marine sanctuary, a shore-access reef where shallow coral gardens meet black-sand muck. Divers come for resident turtles, reef fish, and steady macro life on an easy local dive.
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Research Estimate At Poblacion District 1
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 12m
AccessEasy entry
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentLight current
Where Is Poblacion District 1?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Poblacion District 1 Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
2m - 30m
Depth Note
Public site pages place Poblacion District 1 around a 2-30 m profile, with shallow coral gardens near shore and black-sand muck sections farther out.
Best Season
November to May
Typical Conditions
Shallow coral-and-muck terrain, easy shore entry, and generally calm water with a mild-current baseline.
Safety & Access At Poblacion District 1
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Plan for a mild-current baseline and keep buoyancy tight around coral gardens and muck edges so you do not stir sediment or touch fragile reef life.
Legal Notes
Poblacion District 1 sits in a marine-reserve context, so follow any posted sanctuary rules and local access guidance.
Local Intel For Poblacion District 1
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A relaxed shore dive with two personalities: shallow coral gardens and black-sand macro patches that reward slow, careful diving.
Wildlife at Poblacion District 1
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Poblacion District 1
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Poblacion District 1
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility12m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
