What Makes Sipadan Island one of the Top Dive Sites in the World?

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Jacques-Yves Cousteau has remarked, “I have seen other places like Sipadan… 45 years ago. Now we have found again an untouched piece of art.” Sipadan has also been listed in the Rodale's Scuba Diving Magazine Gold List of The Top Dive Destinations in the World. What makes this tiny island of just 30 acres such an outstanding beauty? What lies beneath the waters ofSipadan Island

Barracuda tornados circling around your head are a common sight. At Barracuda Point, you will see barracudas in the dozens. What’s more, strong currents at the Sipadan Midreef Dive allow divers to drift along with the current. Also, dive sites such as the Coral Garden and the Hanging Gardens are renowned locations for underwater photography, due to the multitude of colors from the abundance of marine fishes.

Apart from being an underwater haven, Sipadan Island had been designated as a Bird Sanctuary in 1933, and now is under protection of the Sabah Wildlife Department. Essentially, this island is home to over 300 species of birds, including sea eagles and the Nicobar pigeon.

Finally, Sipadan Island offers more than just a dive spot and pretty fauna. The beauty, diversity and diving experience found on this island is probably unlike any other diving location. Indeed, divers come here to pursue the diver’s dream – unforgettable diving experiences from the unique and vivid dive sites of Sipadan.

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