Black Coral Wall
Reef top at about 8 m, with the wall starting at about 18 m and dropping past 30 m. Black coral bushes grow on vertical ledges; pelagics pass in the channel and pygmy seahorses are possible. Current can pick up, so it suits advanced beginners and above; good as a dawn dive.
Facts
- Region: Lankayan & Sandakan – Sabah, Malaysia
- Area: Lankayan Island
- Depth: 8–30 m
- Level: intermediate
- Current: moderate
- Type: wall, reef
- Coordinates: 6.504, 117.925 (approximate)
- Highlights: black coral, pelagics in the channel, pygmy seahorse
- Unverified: No exact position is published: the coordinate is an estimate around Lankayan Island (island centre about 6.50°N, 117.92°E), for orientation only. The resort's dive guides take you to the site.
- Tips: Check current with the guide before the dive.