Doug's Ridge
Protected Area
Ilog, Negros Occidental
Why dive here
With 143+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, mandarin fish and pufferfish - Doug's Ridge offers some of Bohol's richest diving. Water ranges 28-30°C, warmest May, June, July.
Doug's Ridge in Bohol is a solid choice for a relaxed dive. The site is mostly flat, a sandy bottom mixed with seagrass beds where you can spot Strawberry Drupe snails and cowries. Look out for the patches of staghorn coral. It’s a good spot for newer divers or those who enjoy slow, detailed bottom time.
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Sea Explorers Sipalay
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Doug's Ridge
Doug's Ridge Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Doug's Ridge, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (9.86, 123.34) (28km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
30°C
86°F · Range: 29.1–31°C
Current Speed
6 cm/s
Direction: S (180°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.081 mg/m³
Very clear (oligotrophic)
Salinity
33.18 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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