Fish Bowl

Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park

4.0 (1 review)

All levels

Unique black coral forest sheltering millions of juvenile fish.

Boat Access
18m Avg Depth
30m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site, known as Fish Bowl, offers a unique experience due to the presence of millions of juvenile fish sheltering amongst the reef. A key feature is the thriving black coral – an unusual variety that appears pale white and yellow underwater but turns black when dried. This coral typically grows at depths ranging from 14 to 18 meters, though it’s usually found down to 30 meters or below. The area is very active, with schools of barracuda, sardines, and juvenile scat frequenting the black coral trees. Divers can also explore the sandy bottom for a chance to encounter seahorses, pygmy squid, saw-blade shrimp, and whip coral shrimp. This dive site provides excellent opportunities for critter spotting.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Famousness Well Known

Plan Your Visit

coral reefmacro photographywide anglebeginner friendly

Marine Life

barracudasardinejuvenile scatseahorsepygmy squidsaw-blade shrimpwhip coral shrimpblack coral

Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Shallow coral gardens for beginners, with deeper areas for advanced divers.

Hazards:
boat trafficdepth
Current Strength:

Mild

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