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Nudibranch Heaven

Sipadan Mabul Islands, Malaysia
★ 5.0 (1 review)
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All levels

A world-class muck diving site for macro life.

Boat Access
15m Avg Depth
20m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is a world-renowned muck diving paradise, celebrated for its incredible biodiversity of nudibranchs and other rare macro critters. Its gentle, sandy slope features small patches of rubble and artificial structures that act as havens for a wealth of bizarre and beautiful small marine life.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Fair
Macro Marine Life Excellent
Landscape Quality Good
Water Visibility Good Viz
Famousness Famous

Plan Your Visit

muck divingmacro photographybeginner friendlyturtle

Marine Life

Various Nudibranch speciesFlamboyant cuttlefishFrogfishGhost pipefishMandarin fishSeahorsesBlue-ringed octopusHarlequin shrimpRibbon eels

Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Shallow depth and mild currents suit beginners; macro life challenges all.

Hazards:
marine lifeboat traffic
Current Strength:

Mild

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