The dive site is a large pinnacle sea mount, the tip of which protrudes from the sea. The base of the mount is around 24 metres where you can find Nurse Sharks and Blue-Spotted Ribbontail Rays resting under coral during the day. There is a shelf at about 12 metres which is covered in anemones and soft corals. Schools of Bigeye Snapper hang around the North side with Yellowtail Barracuda patrolling nearby. The currents can be strong here, but you can usually shelter on the leeside, if it's not possible to go completely around. It is a very popular dive site and usually has 5 to 6 boats on it in the morning, so it can get a bit congested with dive groups. Late afternoon is usually best for avoiding the crowds. Sea Temp in May 29c
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| Facts about Temple of the Sea (Tokong Laut) It is in Malaysia- Temple of the Sea (Tokong Laut) is in the South China Sea.
- The typical depth is 0-30 Metres 0-100 Feet.
- The typical visibility is 3-10 Metres 10-30 Feet.
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Dive site is a shallow lagoon (max depth 12m) in a sheltered sandy bay. There is normally no current and the area is roped off for snorkelers to use, so it's a popular site with lots of boat traffic and for that reason care needs to be taken if diving on the deeper outside edge of the lagoon. It has a large coral reef with densely packed coral heads fringing the lagoon. Experienced divers will probably want to dive along the fringing edge and avoid the shallower snorkeling areas.
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| Facts about D'Lagoon, Perhentian Kecil It is in United Kingdom- D'Lagoon, Perhentian Kecil is in the South China Sea.
- The typical depth is 0-20 Metres 0-60 Feet.
- The typical visibility is 3-10 Metres 10-30 Feet.
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The site consists of a small circular group of rocks at the southern end of the lighthouse reef. Currents can be strong at time and we experienced thermoclines with deteriorating visibility at the deepest parts. Sea temp in May 29c
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| Facts about Shaver's Rock, Perhentian Kecil- It is in Malaysia
- Shaver's Rock, Perhentian Kecil is in the South China Sea.
- The typical depth is 0-20 Metres 0-60 Feet.
- The typical visibility is 3-10 Metres 10-30 Feet.
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The site consists of a collection of very large granite boulders, the top of which is about 7m, and the bottom is in 21m. Between the boulders there are swim throughs, and lots of soft corals and sea fans. A large variety of nudibranchs can be found on the corals and sponges over the rocks. Sea Temp in May 29c
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| Facts about Three Brothers (Terumbu Tiga), Perhentian Besar- It is in Malaysia
- Three Brothers (Terumbu Tiga), Perhentian Besar is in the South China Sea.
- The typical depth is 0-20 Metres 0-60 Feet.
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Shallow sandy area with lots of small soft corals in a depth of 12 to 14 metres. Usually little to no current. The area is a nursery for small fish and the soft corals are home to numerous small crabs, so there is lots of macro life. Sea Temp in May 29c
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| Facts about Near Romantic Beach, Perhentian Kecil- It is in Malaysia
- Near Romantic Beach, Perhentian Kecil is in the South China Sea.
- The typical depth is 0-20 Metres 0-60 Feet.
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Muck dive site with sandy bottom at depth of 24 metres. Current can be strong so it's best done on slack water. Visibility can be poor < 3 metres sometimes. Small soft corals can be found in the sand and these are shelter and home to seahorses, decorator crabs, octopuses (including Blue Ring) and porcelain crabs. Sea Temp in May 29c
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| Facts about Petani Drift, Perhentian Kecil- It is in Malaysia
- Petani Drift, Perhentian Kecil is in the South China Sea.
- The typical depth is 0-30 Metres 0-100 Feet.
- The typical visibility is 3-10 Metres 10-30 Feet.
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Muck dive site, with a large amount of old fishing or mooring line, a large part of which is lying on the sandy bottom at a depth of 22 metres. There's supposed to be a black frogfish somewhere in the area, usually on the line, but we didn't see it. Some small seafans with nice Allied Cowries (Phenacovolva sp.) and some unusual nudibranchs. Sea Temp in May 29c.
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| Facts about Frog Mooring, Perhentian, Kecil- It is in Malaysia
- Frog Mooring, Perhentian, Kecil is in the South China Sea.
- The typical depth is 0-30 Metres 0-100 Feet.
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This site is a very popular site with tourists, U.S. Military personel, and locals. Get there early for good parking. There is steps leading to the water so its a easy entry and exit. About 30 feet after entry it drops off sharp to a depth of about 130 feet. There are shallow spots along the edge for beginners along with a wide cave that is a 100 yard swim from the steps. The Vis in the site is most of the time 80' + unless it rained the day before then it is about 40 feet until you around 100 feet.
Marine life found in the area is a vary wide variety. Such as Lionfish, Eels, Batfish, Clownfish, Octopus, Cuddlefish, Sea snakes, plus many more.
| Facts about meada point, Okinawa It is in Japan- meada point, Okinawa is in the South China Sea.
- The typical depth is 0-40 Metres 0-130 Feet.
- The typical visibility is 10-30 Metres 30-100 Feet.
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| Facts about Sangalaky's Island It is in Brunei Darussalam- Sangalaky's Island is in the South China Sea.
- The typical depth is 0-10 Metres 0-30 Feet.
- The typical visibility is 3-10 Metres 10-30 Feet.
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Koala is south of Eagle Point and was about a 10 minute boat ride from Club Ocellaris the resort I stayed at. It’s made up soft and hard corals along with some very big rocks. It gradually slopes down to a sandy bottom at around 80 feet. I’m told there usually isn’t much current and it makes an idea night dive. I ended up making two dives here. One on the 1st and another on the 2nd.
The first night we were in the water at 6:22. Water temp was 85F and visibility was as far as my light would reach, which meant over 50 feet. Beyond that it was hard to tell.
I almost immediately spied a nudibranch and was delighted to see that it was one that I did not have a photo of. I took several photos. Then a few of some brightly colored feather stars (crinoids) and then my camera stopped working
I cursed myself immediately as my first thought was that I had been getting close to a full memory card and I had allowed myself to get in such a hurry to get in the water, that I had forgotten to change it Then I turned off the camera and continued the dive... what else could I do
Of course this meant that I would have a great dive … among other things I didn’t get to take a photo of was a very nice Warty Frogfish (a small juvenile), a few more species of nudibranchs, various crabs, fish, etc… Plenty of life down there, and I wasn’t getting any photos…. but I would get to make it up a little the following night.
After a short 46 minute dive where I had a maximum depth of 76 feet, we returned to the boat and headed in.
I was back the next night. My dive started at 7:10 PM and lasted 62 minutes. Maximum depth this time was 74 feet and water temperature was again 85F. Visibility also again was as far as my light would shine, 50-60 feet plus.
The dive started off with my getting a shot of a Bluespotted Ribbontail Ray. Roger had suggested earlier in the day about getting shots showing the huge variety of colors and I found myself often following this advice, ending up with photos with the most incredible colors from the huge variety of corals, anemones, and feather stars.
On into the dive along with the usual variety of fish, Peri, my guide, pointed out two nudibranchs right near to one another. Chromodoris willani they turned out to be. Then there was a little red octopus, then an anemone crab, two lionfish together, a wide assortment of corals, sea pens, a prawn, squid, another new species of flatworm (I’m still working on identifying), porcupinefish, another nudibranch (Halgerda carlsoni), another as yet unidentified nudibranch, a flathead, another nudibranch (Phyllidiella pustulosa), and another nudibranch, another anemone crab, a hermit crab, another new species of flatworm, a huge pufferfish inside a barrel sponge, another crab I haven’t identified yet, another new nudibranch, a huge crab, and an hour had flown by. No sign of the frogfish from the night before, but my air supply said it was time to go up!
| Facts about Koala Reef/Anilao It is in Philippines- Koala Reef/Anilao is in the South China Sea.
- The typical depth is 0-30 Metres 0-100 Feet.
- The typical visibility is 10-30 Metres 30-100 Feet.
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Now back in Chinese hands I don't know if the BSAC club still operates there but there are dive operations.
The big stuff has been fished out but you still see a diverse range of smaller critters like damsels, octopus, sea worms.
There are 255 islands to explore so you shouldn't run out of sites. highlights are Tap Mun, fung Head, Long key, and Pak Kwo
On land the shopping is superb and it is the best place in the world to buy a suit!
Sea temp12-28C
| Facts about Hong Kong It is in Hong Kong- Hong Kong is in the South China Sea.
- The typical depth is 0-20 Metres 0-60 Feet.
- The typical visibility is 3-10 Metres 10-30 Feet.
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Another preference macro photography dive sites
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| Facts about South Tip, Kapas Island- It is in Malaysia
- South Tip, Kapas Island is in the South China Sea.
- The typical depth is 0-20 Metres 0-60 Feet.
- The typical visibility is 3-10 Metres 10-30 Feet.
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Gentle sandy slope and corals, good leaner site!
| Facts about Pulau Tiga- It is in Malaysia
- Pulau Tiga is in the South China Sea.
- The typical depth is 0-20 Metres 0-60 Feet.
- The typical visibility is 10-30 Metres 30-100 Feet.
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Tioman Island (locally, Pulau Tioman) is a small island located 32 km off the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia in the state of Pahang, and is some 39 km long and 12 km wide. It has eight main villages, the largest and most populous being Kampung Tekek in the north. Yet, the densely forested island is still sparsely inhabited, and is surrounded by numerous coral reefs, making it a scuba diving haven.
Its beaches were depicted in the 1958 movie, South Pacific as Bali Hai. In the 1970s, TIME Magazine selected Tioman as one of the world’s most beautiful islands.
Apart from its diverse marine life, the inland rainforest area, encompassing approximately 12,383 hectares, in Tioman is a strictly enforced nature reserve. There are several protected species of mammals on the island, including the Binturong, Long-tailed Macaque, Slow Loris, Black Giant Squirrel, Red Giant Flying Squirrel, Mouse deer, Brush-tailed Porcupine, and Common Palm Civet, from a total of 45 species of mammals and 138 species of birds, including the majestic Frigatebird. Moreover, Tioman has species that are endemic to its shores. The soft-shelled turtle and the Tioman walking catfish are both unique and can be seen on rainforest walks.
The island is served by ferries from the Malaysian mainland, and a propeller plane service by Berjaya Air from Singapore (Seletar Airport) and Kuala Lumpur (Subang Airport)
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Is a 8 of best dive site in the world!
| Facts about Derawan Jetty Resort- It is in Brunei Darussalam
- Derawan Jetty Resort is in the South China Sea.
- The typical depth is 0-20 Metres 0-60 Feet.
- The typical visibility is 3-10 Metres 10-30 Feet.
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One of my prefered dive sited in this island, viz might be poor sometimes. Sighted tiger shark (as being told), guitar fish , big rays and few types big fish previously.
| Facts about Octopus Reef, Pulau Kapas- It is in Malaysia
- Octopus Reef, Pulau Kapas is in the South China Sea.
- The typical depth is 0-20 Metres 0-60 Feet.
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Dive Site is Called High way as it's one of the main Traffic way for Ferry coming in to all the Resorts at Redang Island. 20m Flat with lots of amazing nudi. Every dive is a surprise
| Facts about Highway- It is in Malaysia
- Highway is in the South China Sea.
- The typical depth is 0-20 Metres 0-60 Feet.
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Jetty in Derawan Island is one of the best dive site in the world.
| Facts about Jetty - Derawan- It is in Malaysia
- Jetty - Derawan is in the South China Sea.
- The typical depth is 0-20 Metres 0-60 Feet.
- The typical visibility is 3-10 Metres 10-30 Feet.
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