Best for technical divers, 30-80m, boat entry, mild current.
Seaweed Farm is a technical dive site located off Palawan near Apo Reef, Philippines. The reef structure features a wall or slope descending from 30 to 80 metres. Divers experience mild currents and visibility ranging from 10 to 30 metres. Water temperatures remain consistent between 25 and 27 degrees Celsius throughout the year. Due to the significant depth, this site is reserved for technical divers capable of managing gas planning and decompression obligations. Hazards include boat traffic at the surface and potential entanglement risks on the reef. Divers should carry a cutting tool, streamline all equipment, and deploy a surface marker buoy during every ascent.
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The entanglement risk is the standout hazard here, so carry a cutting tool and keep your gauges and hoses streamlined before descending. Boat traffic is active in the area, so use a surface marker buoy on every ascent and confirm your skipper is tracking your position.
The site is accessible by boat.
Expected in this region. No sightings logged here yet.
Depth
30-80m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Technical
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
25-27°C
Current
Mild
Best Time
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
No nearby dive sites found within 50km.
No, this site is intended for technical divers who are comfortable managing narcosis, gas planning, and decompression obligations.
The site features a reef structure that descends from 30 to 80 metres.
Boat access is required to reach this site, and divers must remain aware of boat traffic during entry and exit procedures.
The main hazards are entanglement risks on the reef and active boat traffic at the surface. Divers should carry a cutting tool and use a surface marker buoy on every ascent.
Diving at Seaweed Farm in Palawan requires the following certifications: Beginner. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Seaweed Farm in Palawan. Water temperatures range from 25°C to 27°C.
The best months to visit Seaweed Farm in Palawan are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Seaweed Farm in Palawan typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Seaweed Farm in Palawan typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.
