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Located within Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park off Kota Kinabalu, Turtle Patch features a gentle coral slope that transitions into scattered bommies across a sandy seafloor. Hard coral formations provide shelter for grazing sea turtles, while macro photographers can search the rubble zones for hidden critters and small invertebrates.
Frequent encounters with resting and foraging green turtles
Expansive table corals and brain coral formations on the gentle reef slope
Sheltered conditions well-suited for relaxed photography and refresher dives
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Diving occurs year-round, but the dry season brings calmer surface conditions and optimal water clarity.
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 | ||||||||||||
| Blue-spotted ribbontail rayTaeniura lymma | Common | ||||||||||||
| Clark's anemonefishAmphiprion clarkii | Common | ||||||||||||
| Broadclub cuttlefishSepia latimanus | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
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