Dive-site story
Located off Gaya Island in Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park, Mangrove Corner features a gently sloping seabed where patchy hard corals merge into sandy flats. The proximity to island mangrove roots creates a sheltered nursery area, making it a quiet spot for macro searching and easy navigation.
Rich nursery ground where juvenile fishes congregate near coastal vegetation
Macro opportunities around scattered coral heads and rubble patches
Calm, protected waters sheltered from heavy open-sea swells
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
The dry season provides the clearest water, while heavy monsoonal rains can increase runoff and reduce visibility.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banded pipefishDunckerocampus dactyliophorus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Broadclub cuttlefishSepia latimanus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Blue-spotted stingrayTaeniura lymma | Common | ||||||||||||
| Clark's anemonefishAmphiprion clarkii | Common |
Marine forecast
