OW Mild Shore

Marissa

Philippines / Davao

Marissa is a macro photography dive site lead in Davao, Philippines. The reference depth is 6-18 m, entry is usually by shore dive, and the planning level is OW and above. The source card points to a profile suited to macro photography, so WhereDive treats it as a planning lead rather than a fully surveyed site record. Confirm tide, visibility, and guide briefing before adding it to an itinerary.

Recommended level

Recommended dives

10+

Max depth

18 m

Average depth

12 m

Current

Mild

Visibility

10-25 m

Water temperature

27-30°C

Best months

Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Dec

Best for

Beginner friendly Yes

AOW recommended No

Photography friendly Yes

Limited drift experience Yes

Highlights

• Davao dive-site lead for macro photography
• Reference depth: 6-18 m
• Entry: shore dive
• Recommended months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Dec
• Likely highlights: nudibranchs and macro life

What this page helps you answer

If you are comparing Marissa by depth, current, visibility, diver level, and itinerary fit, this page gives a faster planning summary than a simple site name list.

Marine life

nudibranch

Dive types

Macro

Safety notes

• Plan conservatively around the 6-18 m reference depth and stay within certification limits.
• Treat current as mild, but follow tide, captain, and guide briefings on the day.
• shore dive requires confirming entry, exit, and backup procedures before the dive.
• This record is reference-derived; verify depth, visibility, and suitability with a local operator before diving.
• Entry type: Shore.
• Adjust depth and route based on local guide judgment.

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