Dauin — Atmosphere House Reef Dive Site — Philippines

About Dauin — Atmosphere House Reef

The house reef of the famous Atmosphere Resort in Dauin, widely regarded as one of the Philippines' premier muck diving locations. The gentle black sand slope is home to blue-ringed octopus, wonderpus, flamboyant cuttlefish, and dozens of nudibranch species. Shore diving is available 24/7, with night dives revealing bobbit worms and stargazers.

Site Information

• Depth: 5–35 m
• Difficulty: beginner
• Site type: Muck
• Current: Entry is directly from the shore. Currents can sometimes pick up, bringing barracudas to the area, but generally, the conditions are mild, making it accessible.
• Best time: Year-round
• Region: Philippines

Highlights

• Flamboyant cuttlefish
• Blue-ringed octopus
• Muck diving
• Critter capital

Marine Life at Dauin — Atmosphere House Reef

• Thresher Shark
• Whale Shark
• Mandarin Fish
• Triggerfish
• Pufferfish
• Anthias
• Sweetlips
• Surgeonfish

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