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Scuba Diving Malaysia-Dive Sites
Introduction
Malaysia's
spectacular tropical reefs
boast of
encounters with unique macro animals and large pelagic within a
single destination. Macro animal life is scarce in areas where
larger predators are present for obvious reasons. Only a handful of
diving sites in the world can offer both these sights in one
Scuba diving holiday.
Comprising of
the Peninsular Malaysia and the states of Sabah and Sarawak,
Malaysia rests on the continental shelf of Southeast Asia, with the
western coast of the
Peninsular Malaysia separated from Sumatra by
the Straits of Malacca. The South China Sea separates the peninsular
Malaysia from
Sabah and Sarawak.
Along the
western Peninsular Malaysia coast, the diversity of marine life
around the waters of Pangkor Island and
Payar Island differ from
those observed in the waters of the eastern coast of the Peninsular
Malaysia.
Perhentian Island,
Pulau Aur,
Redang Island, Pulau Kapas,
Pulau Tenggol and the
Tioman group of islands feature good
coral growth and abundant fish life.
Surrounded by
the nutrient-rich South China Sea and the
Sulawesi Sea, the state of Sabah are the true oceanic depths of 600
meters to more than 1000 meters, different from the waters of
Peninsular Malaysia islands. Located some 300 nautical miles from
mainland Kota Kinabalu, Pulau Layang Layang is blessed with the best
water visibility from 20 to 50 meters. The Tunku Abdul Rahman Park
islands are popular for training and easy dives, whereas to fully
savour Pulau Sipadan one should be an advance diver. Pulau Lankayan,
Pulau Mabul and
Pulau Kapalai are famous for their 'muck dives'
(that is Scuba diving in the coral rubble areas seeking out macro
animals).
Malaysia
located in the heart of the Indo-Pacific basin is in the
heart of one of the world's richest marine bio-diversity area, where
scientists believe the marine life of the pacific ocean evolved.
Climate & Water Temperature
Malaysia has an equatorial climate with fairly uniform temperatures
ranging from 32 Celsius during the day to 22 Celsius at night.
Humidity is about 85 to 95% . Water temperature is 27 - 28 Celsius
and during the dry months the temperature may rise to 30 - 31
Celsius. Divers will not require thick wet suits. Anything between
1.5 to 3 millimeter wet suit
Best Scuba Diving time
West
coast Peninsular Malaysia [view
map]
December - May
East coast Peninsular Malaysia [view
map]
March - October
The islands of East Malaysia are reasonably well protected and are
diveable all year round. However, water visibility is better during
the months of April to August.
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For more
information contact
info@scubadiving-malaysia.com
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