Perhentian Islands
A popular archipelago for cheap certifications, with warm, calm water ideal for beginners.
Depth
5–20 m
Recommended level
Open Water
Average visibility
15 m
Water temperature
28 °C
Current
Weak
Access
Shore
Best time
March-October
Recommended certification
Open Water
Approx. price
35 USD / dive
Location
See on the interactive map60 species documented in Perhentian Islands
Least ConcernBarracuda
Sphyraena barracuda
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
Bonito listado
Katsuwonus pelamis
Ecosystem
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