This dive site features a gently sloping reef adorned with a rich tapestry of hard and soft corals. It is renowned for its healthy coral gardens, abundance of colorful reef fish, and excellent opportunities for macro photography. Occasional sightings of turtles and schooling fish make it a rewarding and accessible dive for all levels.
Pandanan Bay
Sloping coral reef with diverse fish and macro life.
Boat Access
15m Avg Depth
25m Max Depth
About this dive site
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Site Ratings
Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Very Good
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Brought to you by The Reef Dive Resort - Mataking Island
Plan Your Visit
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Marine Life
Scorpionfish
Anemonefish
Common Lionfish
Hawksbill Turtle
Ornate Ghostpipefish
Clownfish
Trevally
Coral
Frogfish
Nudibranch
Green Sea Turtle
Barracuda
Things to Note
Difficulty:
All levels
Gentle sloping reef with typically mild currents and moderate depths.
Hazards:
boat trafficmarine life
Current Strength:
Mild
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