Mabul Island
An island next to Sipadan famous for muck diving and its rich macro life, with access to Sipadan's limited permits.
Depth
5–20 m
Recommended level
Open Water
Average visibility
15 m
Water temperature
29 °C
Current
Weak
Access
Shore
Best time
All year round
Recommended certification
Open Water
Approx. price
40 USD / dive
Location
See on the interactive map60 species documented in Mabul Island
Pez mandarín
Synchiropus splendidus
Pulpo de anillos azules
Hapalochlaena lunulata
Critically EndangeredTortuga carey
Eretmochelys imbricata
EndangeredTortuga verde
Chelonia mydas
Critically EndangeredAlmeja gigante
Tridacna gigas
Anguila jardinera moteada
Heteroconger hassi
Anguila serpiente de bandas
Myrichthys colubrinus
Anémona alfombra gigante
Stichodactyla gigantea
Anémona disco
Discosoma nummiforme
Anémona magnífica
Heteractis magnifica
Babosa de mar verrugosa
Onchidium verruculatum
Bigeye de arrecife
Priacanthus hamrur
Ecosystem
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