"N"No water, no life. No blue, no green."o water, no life. No blue, no green."
Even if I have climbed one after another mountain , even if I have been to one city, even if I have walked every road on the land. But 70% of the knowledge of this world is still blank. The azure blue, which accounts for 70% of the earth, is mysterious and magnificent. It is an unknown and inaccessible ocean for 99.8% of humans. If you also want to be a dancer dancing in the ocean, and you want to see a trace of this blue secret, diving is the only way. In the ocean, apart from the sound of my own breathing and bubbles, I can't hear any sound. I stay away from the hustle and bustle, isolate the troubles, and get in to a quiet world. The ocean is mysterious and magnificent. The huge world is beyond all your imagination. The colorful world and various creatures in the sea cannot be compared to the aquarium. Many creatures are invisible to the aquarium. Diving is also a social sport. The friends you make during diving should be friends of life and death.
It has been about 7 years since I first started diving in August 2013. Last year, I also successfully achieved 100 dive records. There was a period of time i am crazy and so addicted with dive . we dive 5 times a day, at list 3 times a year. When I had time, I even went to the swimming pool to practice diving on weekend. It was really crazy at that time. But gradually, busy with work work i have not much time to go for diving . I am also looking for new meanings and goals for diving and hope to try volunteer diving and coral planting.
Malaysia's 5 best diving spots
Tioman Island
Pulau Tioman is located about 30 kilometers off the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia. It is the largest volcanic archipelago off the coast of Pahang. It consists of 64 small islands. The water temperature on Tioman Island is around 28°C, and most of the diving sites have relatively stable water currents. It is a very suitable place to learn the Open Water Diver Course (OWD) and practice for less experienced divers. Because it is rarely developed here, the most primitive natural ecology is maintained no matter whether it is on the island or the seabed. The coral reefs and tropical fishes on the seabed are diverse and vibrant! And when you swim in the warm and clear seabed, the most commonly seen seabed creatures include soft and hard corals, sea anemones, sea fans, parrot fish, puffer fish, blue rays, green sea turtles, black tip sharks, and grey reef sharks. Dolphins and so on~ It is a veritable diving paradise, and it is the best choice for diving lovers!
Sipadan Pulau Sipadan is located in Sabah, on the North Celebes Sea, 36 kilometers from Semporna Port. This is the only oceanic island in Malaysia. Due to volcanic activity, the submarine land masses uplift from the 600-depth seabed. The area of the entire island is only about 0.03 square kilometers, and it takes only 20 minutes to circle the island! Although the island is very small, it has extremely clear, unpolluted sea water and colorful marine life~ The father of world diving Jacques Cousteau even called it "an uninvaded work of art" . The most fascinating and surprising place of Sipadan Island is that after the 5-meter shoal, there is a deep blue ocean with a depth of 600 to 700 meters. From shallow to deep, you can see corals and anemones of various shapes. And a huge school of thousands of white fish and Sujun fish. If you are interested in getting a diving certificate in Sipadan, one of the world's top diving resorts, you may wish to consider the PADI diving course offered by Sipadan Mangrove Resort!
Redang Island Pulau Redang is located 45 kilometers off the northeastern coast of Terengganu. It belongs to an island group of nine small islands. It is the largest of them and one of the most beautiful islands in my country. Since it has been included in the protection of the marine park, there are rich and diverse marine organisms in the water. When the sun penetrates the sea at noon, you can see corals, sea anemones and small fish even in shallow waters. Figure! Furthermore, Redang Island has many excellent diving spots, including snorkeling, deep diving, free diving and other diving spots suitable for all technical levels~ Also, most resorts on the island are equipped with diving centers, no matter what Diving packages are also available for open water diver courses and advanced open water diver courses!
Sapi Island If you are planning to visit the islands near Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, then Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park is definitely your best choice! It consists of a total of 5 islands, namely Sapi Island, Manukan Island, Mamudi Island, Gaya Island and Sulu Island. You can enter and exit these 5 islands in the same day with only one entry fee. Among them, Pulau Sapi is the most popular island. It has fine white and soft beaches, crystal clear waters, and countless schools of tropical fish and colorful corals. Everyone here can also experience activities such as jet skis, parachuting, banana boats, etc. If you want to explore the underwater world in a different way, you can also choose underwater walks or underwater motorcycles! In general, Sapi Island is not only a dream diving destination for island controllers, but also an ideal place for diving enthusiasts to certify diving qualifications!
Mermaid Island Mermaid Island is also known as Pulau Mantanani. The Mermaid Island, composed of 3 separate islands, is one of the best diving paradise in Sabah, and many foreign tourists come here~ Besides, this sea area is even more famous for World War II The three ships that sank during the period, but have now become the home of beautiful underwater creatures, is a major feature here! Furthermore, there are not many tourists visiting Mermaid Island, so the water quality here is exceptionally clear. At the same time, a large amount of seabed resources are preserved, and the visibility can even reach 40 meters! If you dive here, you can not only find all kinds of sea creatures in the ancient shipwreck, but you can also admire many kinds of precious marine life up close, such as blue-pointed devil fish, marble devil fish, noble shrimp, ribbon eel and amazing Blue-stripe octopus, etc.~ At present, Mermaid Island has developed 20 diving spots. Whether you are going for a vacation or getting a diving certificate, this is always the best place for snorkeling, diving or hopping around the island!
Malaysian volunteer coral and turtle breeding organization:
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1. Pahang Tioman Island—Juara Turtle Project Plan: Juara Turtle Project (JTP), an open voluntary work plan, is where experienced residents personally teach volunteers about sea turtle conservation. The main focus is on how to carefully place and handle hawksbill turtle eggs, help hatch turtle eggs in the hatchery and lead them back to the ocean. Location: Kampung Juara, Tioman Island, Pahang Volunteers: Volunteer work includes patrols, release of baby turtles, day guides, night monitoring of hatcheries, mobile turtle eggs and assisting in the hatching process. Activities depend on seasonality and current conditions. In their leisure time, the volunteers can also enjoy a series of exciting games on the island such as swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, rock climbing, biking and so on!
【Juara Turtle Project】Contact information: Email: contact@juaraturtleproject.com Phone: +6 09 419 3244 Mobile: +6 017 438 3038 Website: https://www.juaraturtleproject.com/?page_id=5
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2. Terengganu—Bubbles Turtle and Reef Conservation Plan: Bubbles Dive Resort is located just south of Perhentian Island. It is also the only resort in the south. It has a beach bay of about 200 meters, but it tries to keep all the ecology in its original form and avoid excessive development. Affects the desire of sea turtles to go ashore at night to lay eggs. Location: Bubbles Dive Resort in Perhentian Big, Terengganu Volunteer: Assist in the conservation work in the ocean and patrol the coast at night to find if any sea turtles have come ashore to lay eggs. If you are lucky, you will have the opportunity to witness sea turtles laying eggs and assist in hatching. The rest of the free time is free to carry out various activities on the island. Learn more here.
【Bubbles Turtle and Reef Conservation】Contact information: Email: info@bubblesdc.com Mobile: +60195999628 Website: https://bubblesdc.com/conservation-project/
3. Sabah—Borneo Coral Reef Conservation Project Plan: Tropical Research and Conservation Centre (TRACC) is a non-profit organization that conducts marine conservation activities on Pom Pom island, a small island in Sabah, Malaysia. Mainly carry out ocean exploration, manufacture artificial coral reefs, cultivate and transplant corals, etc.
Location: Pom Pom Island, Sabah Volunteers: Assist coral reef conservation and transplantation, clean beaches, and conduct night patrols during the sea turtle spawning season to ensure that sea turtle eggs are not stolen and sent to the hatchery safely. Teach local children (Bayao nationality without identity international) basic English communication. You can freely snorkel or dive in your leisure time and feel the charm of Sabah's ocean. Click here for more details. 【Borneo Coral Reef Conservation Project】Contact information: Email: info@tracc-borneo.org Website: https://tracc.org/
Perhentian turtle project
Plan: The project aims to better understand and protect the population of sea turtles around Perhentian Islands.
Volunteers:Volunteers play a pivotal role in the continuation of Perhentian Turtle Project (PTP)You will become part of the PTP team and help our dedicated staff to collect data on foraging and nesting turtles via kayaks and beach night patrols whilst experiencing the cultural (e.g. Malay dinners) and marine (e.g. eco-snorkel tours) side of things.
【Perhentian turtle project】Contact information:
Turtle Hotline: +60 13-323 3254 Website: https://www.perhentianturtleproject.org/
Perhentian Eco Education Project
Plan:The project illustrates the importance of respecting and protecting the local environment and wildlife whilst simultaneously improving the villagers’ quality of life. Safeguarding their tropical paradise for generations to come, the project introduces new and efficient ways of generating income that are sustainable.
Location: In the heart of the fishing village on Pulau Perhentian Kecil, Terengganu
Volunteers: Regular beach cleans, assist in hosting weekly environmental clubs, teaching English and life lessons to local children.
【Perhentian Eco Education Project】Contact information: Email :explore@ecoteer.com Website: https://www.facebook.com/ecoteerperhentian/photos_stream