Kota Kinabalu - Tunku Abdul Rahman Park

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Forming a cluster of islands comprising Pulau Gaya, Pulau Sapi, Pulau Manukan, Pulau Mamutik and Pulau Sulug, this marine park is only a 10 - 20 minute speedboat ride from the city of Kota Kinabalu. The five islands are characterized by shallow waters, sumptuous coral gardens and all boast splendid white sandy beaches.

The reefs lie in shallow waters with very little current, making it an ideal location for novice divers, however the diverse and sometimes rare marine creatures also make it an interesting dive location for experienced divers and underwater photographers.

Amongst the sandy seabed a good variety of marine life can be found such as scorpion fish, blue-spotted rays, cuttlefish, mantis shrimps and the occasional green or hawksbill turtle. At some locations, rare creatures such as harlequin ghost pipefish and mandarin fish can be found, especially with the help from local dive guides.

During the cooler months from November to February, plankton blooms attract krill which in turn attract whale sharks, the world's largest fish. At times, the density of the krill can be so thick in these murky conditions underwater encounters with these colossal animals can be exciting as they suddenly appear out of the gloom.

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