Dive-site story
Located along the shallow sandy reefs of the Mabul and Kapalai area off Sabah, this macro-focused dive site features a gently sloping seafloor interspersed with coral patches, rubble fields, and artificial substrate. Guides and macro photographers comb the bottom topography specifically for cryptic invertebrate species and miniature bottom-dwellers that thrive across the sandy shelf.
Abundant nudibranch species spanning Chromodorididae and Phyllidiidae families
Frequent encounters with camouflaged frogfish and ornate ghost pipefish
Gentle diving conditions suitable for extensive macro photography
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Diving occurs year-round, with the calmest seas and most reliable visibility occurring between spring and early autumn.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nembrotha nudibranchNembrotha cristata | Common | ||||||||||||
| Painted frogfishAntennarius pictus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Ornate ghost pipefishSolenostomus paradoxus | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Mantis shrimpOdontodactylus scyllarus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Blue-ringed octopusHapalochlaena lunulata | Rare |
Marine forecast
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