AWAS
Protected Area
Sipadan Island Park
Why dive here
With 119+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue-spotted stingrays, giant moray eels, grey reef sharks, pygmy seahorses and sea turtles - AWAS offers some of Mabul & Kapalai's richest reef diving.
AWAS sits just off Mabul, a straightforward boat dive often done as a second or third dip. It's mostly a sandy slope, broken up by artificial structures like concrete blocks and old fishing nets that have created little mini-reefs. Look closely around these structures and you'll often find frogfish, ribbon eels, and various nudibranchs. It's a relaxed dive, good for photographers keen on macro subjects, and suits divers who enjoy a slow poke around for the smaller stuff.
Typical AWAS Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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Seaventures Dive Rig SDN. BHD
Uncle Chang's Sipadan Mabul Dive Lodge
The Buwan Dive Resort
Nemo and Friends
TB Sipadan Carib Dive Center
Seabunny Scubacations Sdn Bhd
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