Description:
A resort city on the west coast of Borneo harbouring some of the most pristine reefs in the Indo-Pacific, and the most prolific coral gardens.
Details:
Nearest commercial airport: Miri
Average watertemp: Min 25 - Max 30 oCelcius.
Average visibility: 20 Horizontal metres
Bottom composition: Corals
Dive conditions: Ocean/Sea
Seasonality: April to October
Marinelife in the area:
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Coastal fish & Reef Life
Many species of angel fishes
Coastal fish & Reef Life
Curious batfishes sometimes follow you throughout the dive.
Coastal fish & Reef Life
Nudibranchs (sighted 70 species), 206 species of hard corals, Dendronepthyia soft corals, many species Fusiliers & Angel fishes. Various species of soft corals dominate the reef tops. Huge sea fans and Whip corals are common sights.
Pelagic fish
Barracudas in school by the hundreds are seen at Barracuda Point.
Stingrays
blue spotted sting rays are shy but found on every reef.
Whale sharks
Probability of encounter: 0%, 0 > 60%, 60 > 90%, 90 > 100%