...Schools of snapper and fusilier hang around the boulders as do sweetlips, pufferfish and moorish idols. Boulders create caves and swim-throughs that are worth exploring for lionfish, scorpionfish and lots of nudibranchs. A torch is useful in the caves. Visibility ranges from 10m-30m.
Pulau Lima located 20m boat ride east of Redang Island has several areas worth diving but the best spot is called "Big Mount" and lies 80m off the island's northern tip. It is a submerged sea mount that drops down to beyond 30m. The presence of strong currents attracts larger pelagics like barracuda and trevally.
Whale sharks and manta rays are sometimes seen here, usually in the early months of the season. When visibility is good this is an excellent dive site with all the usual marine life that can be seen around Redang dive sites present in big numbers. Black tip reef sharks can be seen in the deeper areas.
To the south of Pulau Lima is another boulder dive site with caves and crevices that provide a habitat for a vast array of marine life. This is a good macro dive site with lots of nudibranchs and crustaceans, moray eels and smaller reef fish. Continued >>
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