Dive-site story
Located off Mabul Island, Paradise 2 features a gently sloping sand bottom mixed with natural patch reef and artificial structures. The site is widely recognized for muck diving and macro photography, where small critters shelter among concrete blocks, wire cages, and rubble. Green sea turtles frequently rest under coral ledges, while macro hunters scour the sand flats for cryptic bottom-dwellers.
Macro hunting along artificial reef structures and sandy patches
Frequent encounters with resting green sea turtles
Night and dusk diving opportunities for mandarin fish and active cephalopods
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 clearest water typically between March and October.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flamboyant CuttlefishMetasepia pfefferi | Common | ||||||||||||
| Green Sea TurtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Painted FrogfishAntennarius pictus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Ornate Ghost PipefishSolenostomus paradoxus | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Mandarin FishSynchiropus splendidus | Common |
Marine forecast
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