If you come at the right time of year, you can
observe the sea turtles nesting on the beach.
Here you may be able to
observe sea turtle nesting sites.
Not exact matches
These models were then used to assess
observed changes in
nest counts and to project future
nesting trends in the Northwest Atlantic loggerhead
sea turtle population, the largest in the world.
More than 3,000 species of
sea creatures have been
observed in the warm tropical waters around the island: When you're diving at Sipadan it's
not a question of whether you'll see large pelagic species like manta rays,
sea turtles, barracuda and sharks, but how many.
Possible sites include: Bandit Ledge: The gentle hills and ridges of this site support a surprising amount of beautiful cauliflower corals Garden Eel Cove: The slow drop - off ends in a sandy bottom covered with graceful garden eels Anglers: A beautiful archway housing a big family of lionfish High Rock: A massive ridge capped by a pinnacle rising to within 10 feet (approx. 3 meters) of the water's surface Anchor Drag: A maze of canyons, arches small caverns provide enjoyable exploration of the lobsters, crabs, shrimp and puffer fish who live here North Golden Arches: The main attraction is a rock arch with scattered coral heads throughout the area South Golden Arches: A large rock arch with a sandy area, housing numerous marine animals Harlequin: A great spot for a deep dive to see large schools of fish Kaloko Arches: The main attractions here are the unique rock outcroppings and lava formations Turtle Pinnacle: One of best sites to find green
sea turtles Eel Cove: Interesting and rapid drop - off for deep diving Thunder Reef: Good spot for viewing deep - water animals West Kaiwi: This dive site is one of the best for
observing fish, with lots of coral and a nearby drop - off Please note: This is
not an introductory dive.