This dive site is a world-renowned muck diving location, characterized by a gentle sandy slope dotted with coral rubble. It is most famous for being one of the best places to witness the spectacular mating ritual of the mandarin fish at dusk.
Mandarin Valley
Muck diving paradise, home to beautiful mandarin fish.
Boat Access
12m Avg Depth
20m Max Depth
About this dive site
DivingFreedivingSnorkeling
Site Ratings
Big Marine Life Poor
Macro Marine Life Excellent
Landscape Quality Good
Water Visibility Good Viz
Brought to you by The Reef Dive Resort - Mataking Island
Plan Your Visit
muck divingmacro photographycoral reefbeginner friendly
Marine Life
Flamboyant Cuttlefish
Octopus
Seahorse
Nudibranch
Flathead
Mandarinfish
Ghost Pipefish
Frogfish
Things to Note
Difficulty:
All levels
Shallow depth and typically mild currents make it accessible.
Hazards:
boat trafficmarine life
Current Strength:
Mild
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