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Northern Valley is situated along the northern fringing reef of Pom Pom Island in the Semporna Archipelago. Divers explore a gently sloping coral terrain that transitions into a steeper sandy wall, where hard coral formations give way to patches of soft corals and sea fans. Green and hawksbill sea turtles frequently rest on the ledges or graze among the coral heads.
Frequent encounters with resident green sea turtles resting on reef ledges
Macro photography opportunities with nudibranchs, pipefish, and juvenile frogfish hidden among soft corals
Gentle reef slope dropping into deeper sandy valleys populated by garden eels
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
The dry season brings optimal visibility and calm sea states across the Semporna area.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green sea turtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Hawksbill sea turtleEretmochelys imbricata | Common | ||||||||||||
| White-spotted frogfishAntennarius maculatus | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Ribbon eelRhinomuraena quaesita | Common | ||||||||||||
| Blue-ringed octopusHapalochlaena lunulata | Rare |
Marine forecast
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