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Sweetlips Table is an offshore reef formation located on the Ligitan reef complex off the eastern coast of Sabah. Named for the extensive Acropora table corals that dominate the terrace and slope, the site frequently harbors schools of sweetlips sheltering beneath massive coral ledges. Divers drift along gently sloping hard coral gardens that transition into sandy rubble patches hosting macro life.
Congregations of oriental and diagonal-banded sweetlips resting beneath expansive table coral structures
Expansive coral terraces featuring intact staghorn and plate coral formations
Frequent encounters with green turtles and resting reef sharks along the reef slope
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Calmest seas and peak underwater visibility generally occur during the dry season between April and October.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oriental sweetlipsPlectorhinchus vittatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Diagonal-banded sweetlipsPlectorhinchus lineatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Green sea turtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Whitetip reef sharkTriaenodon obesus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Blue-spotted ribbontail rayTaeniura lymma | Common |
Marine forecast
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