[1][2] The major cities along the coastline of the sea are Cagayan de Oro, Iligan, Butuan, Dumaguete, Ozamiz and Tagbilaran.

Around the area of Tagbilaran and Balicasag Island there are numerous wall dives that range from 30 to 100 feet (9.1 to 30.5 m).

Water temperatures are very warm and most divers use a 3/2 short wetsuit to dive the location.

[citation needed] Sea life is abundant and includes clownfish, lionfish, barracuda, dolphins, huge coral formations, and other common tropical sea life.

Rorquals, including blue whales, have returned to the Bohol Sea, which is a rare trend in any Asian waters.