Malaysia
has long made the region a leading Sipadan dive claimed as the best diving
areas in the world. In addition to Sipadan, the other islands so the attraction
is the island of Mabul and Kapalai, located side by side with a distance of
about 15 minutes by speed boat.
Mabul island for example, by the Government of Malaysia known as one of the greatest
macro-photography site in the world. The island is located in the crystal clear
waters of the Celebes Sea, not far from the coast of Sabah is surrounded by
coral reefs that slope depth of between 2 to 30 meters. Island area of approximately 20 hectares is larger than Sipadan island and is
home to the Bajau Sea is one of the indigenous ethnic Sabah State.
While
Sipadan island to island so proud of and is claimed to be the world's best dive
sites. Outside of large claims, the dive sites here is world class, with more
than 3,000 species of fish and hundreds of coral species recorded. In 2002, the
island resort has been closed to protect the environment, so visitors must stay
on the islands around it, such as Mabul, Kapalai or Semporna, and boarded a
boat to Sipadan for diving.
Currently,
the Malaysian government has shut down the existing building resort in Sipadan
anyway, because now Sipadan is a protected island, only 120 divers must dive
per day, so if you want to dive in the area you should long ago filed a desire
to apply through a travel agent is in Semporna, based on an approved list that
you just can do activities such region.
Make
sure you consult with dive operators about the completeness of the license, as
some companies found dives without permission. Sipadan is surrounded by many
inhabitants of coral, sea turtles and sharks fin with white that often appear
on each dive at a depth of 10-30 meters and lebih.Menyelam diving is a major
activity in the area of Mabul, Kapalai and
Sipadan are diving and snorkeling can be done throughout the year.
In
the area there are three Pulau Mabul resort providing lodging for scuba divers
- two located on the island while the other one is located on an oil rig that
has been converted usefulness of approximately 500 meters from the beach. All
of the resort can arrange day excursions to the neighboring islands of Sipadan
and Kapalai Island.
Diving is a fun way to see the natural beauty under the sea. In the world, probably countless number of sites that can be used as a dive spot. Here are 10 best dive sites.
Today, diving is one activity that has become a hobby for some d'Traveler. The diver seemingly never satisfied when watching the beauty of the underwater world in only one spot only. Perhaps, at the end of the world will reach the spot if it has a very beautiful view. 1. Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia
Who does not know the Raja Ampat Islands? Being in West Papua, the natural beauty of the underwater well known to foreign tourists. Quite often foreign tourists had come to Indonesia just to taste the beauty of the underwater Raja Ampat.
Wayag, mountain chains rock sticking out of the sea, believed to be more beautiful than Halong Bay Vietnam belongs. If what is in the sea is breathtaking, wait until you dive into the crystal clear blue ocean in Raja Ampat.
Coral reef with a variety of beautiful marine life, will make you fall in love. There, you can find various types of hard coral and colorful fish pretty small. Not only that, there are also sea cucumbers and shark carpet was amazing. Exciting!
2. Barracuda, Pulau Sipadan, Malaysia
For the diver, Barracuda may already be familiar. It is located on the island of Sipadan, Malaysia. However, the actual spot is closer when reached from the island of Borneo. Therefore, many Indonesian tourists who want to witness the beauty of the underwater world in this spot.
Five minutes from the beach, you can get the Barracuda Spot. This spot has a depth of up to 40 meters. If lucky, you can see a large turtle can reach 3 meters wide. Do not ask about the other pemandandangan, because Spot Barracuda has a very beautiful coral reefs. Its colors are gorgeous too as it is also used as the home of funny fish.
However, the diver must be careful because this spot is traffic pointy-toothed fish, barracuda. This is the reason why this place is called the Barracuda Spot. Be careful and do not bother them swim freely in order to avoid a hazard fangs. 3. Sistema Dos Ojos, Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Sistema Dos Ojos is a famous dive spot not only in Mexico, but in the world. At this location, often held competitions with one breath dive down the 150-meter cave. However, it was only a small, Sistema Dos Ojos cave has a length of 80 km under the sea.
Uniquely, the cave has a colorful wall. Stalactite and stalagmite in the cave look beautiful thanks to the sun is shining in between. You do not need to fear when through this cave, because more than 100 divers always fall into the waters of Sistema Dos Ojos to witness its beauty. 4. Liberty, Bali, Indonesia
For over 50 years, Liberty wreck was sunk about 30 meters off the coast of Tulamben, northeast Bali. Today, the wreck is actually a beautiful coral reef gardens.
Here, you can witness the beauty of the underwater island of Bali as well traveled history. This wreck has long been home to hundreds of marine life. Spot is very safe for beginners, because it has a depth of up to 25 meters. 5. Batu Bolong, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
Under the hole in the rock at Batu Bolong, Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara is a paradise for divers. You can see a perfect natural scenery here. The water was clear and still very well preserved. Not to mention the thousands of small marine particles are very pretty always accompany you while diving.
At a depth of 27 meters, in the island of Tatawa and Komodo Island, you can even find reef sharks are often sought by the diver. Not only that, here also home to the hawksbill turtle and electric eels. 6. Aliwal Shoal, Umkomaas, South Africa
For those of you who want to dive while researching fish, Aliwal Shoal, Umkomaas, South Africa is the right spot. Offering beautiful views of the underwater world, this spot is home to 1,200 species of fish. Hundreds diver dive spot every day.
Although crowded, Aliwal Shoal still has natural scenery. Coral reefs are beautiful collaborate with small fish that funny. They seemed to invite you to play and are reluctant to leave behind. If lucky, you can also dolphins and whales swimming accident in this spot. 7. Morotai, North Maluku
Now, it's time to dive into Morotai in the Halmahera, North Maluku. Morotai is one of the outer islands of Indonesia. It was only 1800 square kilometers, but like many people say, Morotai was 'little cayenne pepper'. Beauty bite.
Many people say, Morotai is a haven in eastern Indonesia. It draws on a wealth of underwater, with more than 25 point dive that serves matchless beauty. There Tanjung Wayabula, Dodola Point, Stone Screen Point, Cape Sabatai Point, until Saminyamau. Everything is amazingly beautiful, with a dark blue clear waters. Infinite marine life, living among the coral reefs and maintained traces flotsam. Awesome! 8. Elephant Head Rock, Similans Island, Thailand
Elephant Head Rock is a large rock that has a cave on the island of Similans, Thailand. Uniquely shaped like a large stone elephant head is in the middle of the ocean. The uniqueness of this stone does bring many tourists from foreign countries, but not a few who want to see the underwater realm.
Under this cave so much charm apparently saved the diver's dream. At depths up to 40 meters, Elephant Head Rock presents hundreds of beautiful coral reefs. Its colors are also a favorite of underwater photographers. 9. Alor, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
Furthermore, Indonesia still has Alor islands in NTT. There, you can see colorful fish also other sea creatures. Do not be surprised to dive, you see whales, sharks, stingrays, sunfish to small fish such as napoleon, and much more.
Alor waters so clear, adds to the appeal of the underwater islands. I was so crystal clear, visibility in these waters up to 40 meters. When diving, guaranteed time seemed to stop when you dive in here. 10. Maaya Thila Island, Maldives
It's hard to deny when the Maldives has outstanding natural beauty. However, among a series of small islands held by the Maldives, there is one that stole the attention of the diver. Maaya Thila is the island that offer splendid views of the underwater world at any time.
Not to be confused, you can simply come to Maayafushi Island resort and Banyan Tree Madivaru. Both the resort is most famous in the Maldives. From the resort, this spot can be reached only with a time of 20 minutes using a motor boat.
At this spot, there are various kinds of fish are beautiful and charming. One is a giant stingrays can reach dozens of meters wide. Not to mention a cute clown fish dancing among reefs berwara colorful. Ah, perfect dive at Maaya Thila Island.
