A tiny paradise isle lies in the Sulu sea, northwest of Sandakan on Sabah's east coat. with its sandy beaches, utter serenity, casuarina trees, interesting coastal vegetation and glorious sunsets, Lankayan appeals as much to non-divers and snorkellers as it does to scuba enthusiasts. It it home to just one dive resort, Lankayan Island Dive Resort.
Since its protection within conservation area, the marine life has rebounded, with leopard sharks, marbled stingray and giant grouper found near the surrounding reefs. Schools of humphead parrotfish, barracuda and scads are also seen at many dive sites.
A couple of wrecks are among the 40 dive sites, attracting many different species of fish including smallglassfish, ghost pipefish and painted frogfish. Other rare creatures can be found, especially in the muck diving areas, including seahorses, flying gurnard, flamboyant cuttlefish, jawfish, dragonets and sand divers.
With the sanctuary Turtle Islands not far away, green and hawksbill turtle can sometimes be spotted on dives, or seen coming ashore at night to lay their eggs.
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