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WallMarine Protected Area

Sipadan

Depth: 5–40 mLevel: Advanced Open WaterApril-December
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Malaysia's only oceanic island: an extinct volcanic pinnacle coated in living coral that rises some 600 m from the seabed, so that the wall drops sheer a few metres from the shore. Barracuda Point is the iconic site; Turtle Cavern opens in the wall at around 18-20 m and calls for specific training.

Depth

5–40 m

Recommended level

Advanced Open Water

Average visibility

28 m

Protection status

Protected area managed by Sabah Parks; daily permit with a limited quota, minimum certification of Advanced Open Water and a maximum of two dives per permit since September 2022

Did you know?

The inner cave system (Turtle Tomb) contains the skeletons of turtles that swam in and never found the way out, as well as the remains of a dolphin.

Sources consulted: Sabah Tourism Board · sipadan.com · southeastasiadiving.com

Location

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Sipadan: 62 documented species

Ecosystem

Wall

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Water temperature

28 °C

Current

Moderate to strong

Access

Boat

Best season

April-December

Recommended certification

Advanced Open Water

Approx. price

90 USD / dive

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Best season
April-December
Approx. price
90 USD / dive
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Tridacna gigas

Giant Carpet AnemoneNot Evaluated

Giant Carpet Anemone

Stichodactyla gigantea

Disc AnemoneNot Evaluated

Disc Anemone

Discosoma nummiforme

Ritteri AnemoneNot Evaluated

Ritteri Anemone

Heteractis magnifica

Spotted Garden EelLeast Concern

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Warty SlugNot Evaluated

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Onchidium verruculatum

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