Eel Garden Suggest edit

Malaysia Suggest · Sabah Suggest

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BeginnerDifficulty

BeginnerRecommended cert

18Max dive depth

18.0 mSite max depth

15.0–30.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

NoneSurge

60 minAvg dive time

March to OctoberBest months

27.0–30.0 °CWater (summer)

26.0–29.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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Eel Garden is a renowned dive site located near Pulau Mabul in Sabah, Malaysia. It is famous for its vibrant marine life, particularly the presence of garden eels that can be seen swaying in the currents. The site offers a picturesque underwater landscape with coral gardens and diverse fish species.

Divers can expect to explore a sandy bottom interspersed with patches of coral. The site is ideal for observing various marine species, including nudibranchs, small reef fish, and the unique garden eels. The gentle slopes make it suitable for divers of varying experience levels.

Conditions

Visibility: 15.0–30.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: None Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 27.0–30.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 26.0–29.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Boat Suggest edit
Permits required: No Suggest edit
Bottom types:
sand coral rubble Suggest edit

Photo tips

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Use a macro lens for close-ups of marine life, and consider wide-angle shots for the coral landscape.

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