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Turtle Patch

Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
★ 4.0 (1 review)
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All levels

Shallow reef famous for its resident green sea turtles.

Boat Access
12m Avg Depth
18m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is a gently sloping reef celebrated for its high concentration of green and hawksbill turtles, which are often seen feeding on the seagrass and corals. The shallow profile and calm conditions make it an ideal location for beginner divers, snorkelers, and photographers looking for long, relaxed underwater encounters. The sandy bottom is interspersed with coral bommies teeming with reef fish.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

turtlecoral reefbeginner friendlysnorkelingmacro photographywide angle

Marine Life

green turtlehawksbill turtleclownfishanemonefishparrotfishpufferfishscorpionfishnudibranchmoray eelcuttlefishsoft coralshard corals

Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Shallow depths and typically mild currents make it very accessible.

Hazards:
boat trafficmarine life
Current Strength:

Mild

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