| As one of the top dive sites in the world, Sipadan | | | | and even large cuttlefish. Even turtles seeking for |
| Island has been blessed with a myriad of reefs amidst | | | | jellyfish can be seen gliding gently over the seabed, |
| crystal clear blue water. With visibility of between 60 | | | | although the sheer abundance of the turtles in Sipadan |
| and 200 feet, the sea surrounding this mushroom | | | | will surprise you! |
| shaped island is a perfect habitat for over 3000 | | | | If you are taking a night dive, you may even catch a |
| species of fish. Beautiful hard and soft coral thrive | | | | glimpse of the lion fish, leaf fish and frog fish, possibly |
| abundantly, almost untouched by the spoils of | | | | taken aback by the light you use to shine on them. Of |
| civilization. This is the perfect feeding ground for reef | | | | course, night dives bring out a foray of different type |
| fishes of various shapes, sizes, breeds and color. In | | | | of marine life, such as the Bumphead Parrot Fish, all |
| fact, turtles are common sight here, as they rest and | | | | types of crabs and nudibranchs amidst the vivid colors |
| feed in peace within the ledges of the Drop-Off. | | | | of the corals at night. |
| As colorful parrot fish, butterfly fish, angel fish, and | | | | While the rich marine is the true highlight of Pulau |
| hundreds of other colored fishes play amongst the | | | | Sipadan, this island is also a habitat for many types of |
| corals, divers will also marvel at the passing schools of | | | | birds. The lush fauna within has helped this island earn |
| barracudas, parrot fish or needle fish. Search within | | | | its status as a bird sanctuary as declared in 1933. Bird |
| staghorns, and you may be able to catch a glimpse of | | | | watchers are able to catch glimpses of the |
| a tiny clown fish foraging for food. Looking between | | | | white-collared kingfisher, sea eagles, olive-backed |
| the rock crevices, you will see hiding eels or even a | | | | sunbird and pigeons. On the ground, monitor lizards and |
| small shrimp. Sea cucumbers and star fish line the floor | | | | coconut crabs also make Sipadan their home. |
| of the sea, while small fishes and eels hide under large | | | | This has been only just a glimpse of the variety of |
| boulders. | | | | species you will find when you visit Sipadan. A visit to |
| The abundance of small fishes also attracts the | | | | this island is necessary to marvel at the awesome |
| presence of larger predator fish, such as the small | | | | beauty Sipadan has to offer. |
| Black Tipped Reef Sharks, Hammerheads, manta rays | | | | |