Dive-site story
Located off the coast of Mataking Island near Semporna, Garden of Eden features a gentle coral slope that transitions into sandy patches punctuated by massive coral heads. The site offers an easygoing dive environment dominated by colorful soft corals, crinoids, and sea fans that shelter a wide array of macro critters alongside resident green sea turtles.
Extensive gardens of staghorn and soft corals harboring diverse macro fauna
Frequent encounters with resting and grazing green sea turtles
Rich micro-habitats favored by ribbon eels and diverse nudibranch species
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Diving is accessible year-round, with the calmest seas and clearest water typically occurring between March and October.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green sea turtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Ribbon eelRhinomuraena quaesita | Common | ||||||||||||
| Broadclub cuttlefishSepia latimanus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Blue-spotted stingrayNeotrygon kuhlii | Common | ||||||||||||
| Painted frogfishAntennarius pictus | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
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