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Nudibranch Town

Sipadan Mabul Islands, Malaysia
★ 4.0 (1 review)
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All levels

A premier muck diving site for incredible macro life.

Boat Access
12m Avg Depth
20m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is a world-renowned muck diving location on a gentle, sandy slope, celebrated for its extraordinary biodiversity of tiny marine creatures. Divers slowly explore the silty bottom to discover a treasure trove of rare nudibranchs, flamboyant cuttlefish, and other cryptic critters. It is a macro photographer's paradise, offering endless opportunities to capture unique underwater subjects.

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 photographynudibranchbeginner friendlyturtle

Marine Life

Nudibranch (various species)Flamboyant CuttlefishOrnate Ghost PipefishFrogfishMandarin fishPygmy SeahorseBlue-ringed OctopusHarlequin ShrimpAmbon ScorpionfishGreen Sea Turtle

Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Shallow depth and typically mild currents make it accessible for all.

Hazards:
boat traffic
Current Strength:

Mild

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