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Plateau, current, coral, and sanctuary-monitoring detail.
Dive Spot Guide•
Talima
Protected sanctuary with coral, wreck, and fish schools.
Boat-accessed sanctuary with a plateau, steep edge, and wreck patch; easy reef wandering can become a moving-water dive.
About Talima
Talima Marine Sanctuary is a protected Cebu dive with a shallow plateau, a drop-off, and a wreck patch that gives the site real structure. It is known for healthy coral, gorgonians, sponges, and dense fish life, with the edge and channel side adding current and bigger-water energy. The site works for scuba, freedive, and snorkel days when you want an active sanctuary dive rather than a flat reef.
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Research Estimate At Talima
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Crowd / PopularityModerate
CurrentModerate current
Where Is Talima?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Talima Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 50m
Depth Note
Underwater plateau with a gentle slope to a steep edge and a wreck patch on the shallow side.
Best Season
March to August
Typical Conditions
Calmer over the plateau and more active at the edge and wreck. Current can build enough to make the site feel like a gentle drift.
Safety & Access At Talima
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Boat trafficRestricted accessStrong current
Safety Notes
Watch the current near the edge, stay within the guide's profile, and keep an eye on boats on the channel side.
Access Restrictions
Sanctuary rules apply and access can be adjusted by Bantay Dagat or Coast Guard.
Legal Notes
Protected sanctuary with local monitoring and standard marine rules.
Local Intel For Talima
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Good as a guided reef-and-edge dive with a little current awareness and a look in the wreck patch.
Freediving
Works for freedivers on the calmer plateau, but the edge and current make it best when you stay conservative.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling can work over the calmer top of the sanctuary, but the best scene is still below the surface.
Wildlife at Talima
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Talima
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Talima
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
