Mayne Rock

Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park

4.0 (1 review)

All levels

Dramatic rock formations with abundant macro life and reef fish.

Boat Access
18m Avg Depth
30m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is renowned for its captivating beauty and abundant marine life. It features a dramatic underwater landscape characterized by huge rock formations, offering an intriguing topography that divers repeatedly seek out. Towering boulders are adorned with vibrant pink soft coral, alongside brightly colored feather stars and tube worms – creating a truly spectacular scene. The reef itself teems with activity; fusiliers, snapper, and sardines dart amongst the rocky contours, while larger jacks and mackerel patrol the area in search of prey. In sandy patches, bamboo sharks and marble rays often find refuge. This location is particularly appealing to macro photographers, as it frequently hosts a diverse array of small creatures including ghost pipefish, scorpionfish, frogfish, juvenile reef fish, spider crabs, cowries, colorful nudibranchs, and tiny shrimps.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

coral reefmacro photographywide anglesharkrock formationbeginner friendlyturtle

Marine Life

fusiliersnappersardinejackmackerelbamboo sharkmarble rayghost pipefishscorpionfishfrogfishspider crabcowrienudibranchshrimpsoft coralfeather startube worm

Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Varied topography and rich marine life offer attractions for divers of all experience levels.

Hazards:
boat trafficdepthmarine life
Current Strength:

Mild

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