Staghorn Crest Suggest edit

Malaysia Suggest · Sabah Suggest

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IntermediateDifficulty

IntermediateRecommended cert

30Max dive depth

30.0 mSite max depth

20.0–40.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

ModerateSurge

50 minAvg dive time

April to DecemberBest months

27.0–30.0 °CWater (summer)

25.0–28.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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Staghorn Crest is a renowned dive site located near Sipadan Island in Sabah, Malaysia. It is famous for its vibrant coral reefs and diverse marine life, making it a popular destination for divers of various skill levels.

The dive features stunning coral formations, particularly staghorn corals, and an abundance of fish species. Divers can expect to see schools of colorful reef fish, as well as larger pelagic species in the blue waters surrounding the site.

Conditions

Visibility: 20.0–40.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: Moderate Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 27.0–30.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 25.0–28.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Boat Suggest edit
Permits required: Yes
Diving permits are required for Sipadan Island.
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Bottom types:
coral sand Suggest edit

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Wide-angle lenses recommended for capturing coral formations and schools of fish.

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