Eel Garden (Mabul)
Eel Garden lies on the south-western fringe of the Mabul reef, reached by speedboat. A sandy plateau at about 22 m holds many garden eels in burrows, plus frogfish, mantis shrimp and gobies. The water is usually calm; average depth is about 15 m, maximum 25 m.
Facts
- Region: Malaysia – Sipadan & Semporna
- Area: Mabul & Kapalai (muck, macro)
- Depth: 15–25 m
- Level: intermediate
- Current: low
- Type: muck, macro, reef
- Coordinates: 4.2418, 118.6272 (approximate)
- Highlights: garden eel, ribbon eel, frogfish, mantis shrimp, goby
- Unverified: Published guides name this site but do not give its position; the marker is placed roughly off the island and does not show the real side or spot.
- Tips: Approach slowly: garden eels retreat if you come close.