Dive-site story
Situated along the reef fringing Pulau Mataking, Turtle Playground is characterized by a sloping hard-and-soft coral reef intercut with sandy channels. Green and hawksbill turtles congregate here to graze on algae and rest on wide coral shelves. Divers drift along coral bommies where macro critters hide in crevices while schools of fusiliers and jacks pulse in the open blue above.
Reliable encounters with both green and hawksbill sea turtles feeding along the reef crest
Expansive coral bommies sheltering nudibranchs, ribbon eels, and porcelain crabs
Relaxed drift diving over healthy hard coral coverage and large barrel sponges
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 driest weather and highest water clarity arrive during the spring and summer months.
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 | ||||||||||||
| Ribbon eelRhinomuraena quaesita | Common | ||||||||||||
| Giant clamTridacna gigas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Bigeye trevallyCaranx sexfasciatus | Common |
Marine forecast
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