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Situated at the southwestern edge of Pulau Payar Marine Park in the Straits of Malacca, Coral Garden is characterized by steep granite boulders and rocky gullies covered in multi-hued dendronephthya soft corals and sea fans. Visibility fluctuates with tidal shifts, yet the dense concentrations of hard and soft coral colonies shelter a diverse mix of reef fish and coastal predators.
Extensive fields of soft tree corals and sea fans blanketing rocky outcrops
Frequent sightings of juvenile blacktip reef sharks cruising the perimeter
Dense schools of yellowtail barracuda and snappers hovering above the coral heads
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
The northeast monsoon brings drier weather and calmer seas to the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blacktip reef sharkCarcharhinus melanopterus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Yellowtail barracudaSphyraena flavicauda | Common | ||||||||||||
| Giant morayGymnothorax javanicus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Titan triggerfishBalistoides viridescens | Common | ||||||||||||
| Clark's anemonefishAmphiprion clarkii | Common |
Marine forecast
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