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Balabac
Strait/Pulau
Banggi Region of Sabah, Malaysia |
Most
seaplant production in Sabah comes from the Semporna region of
Darvel Bay but seaplant farming is commencing as well in the
Pulau Banggi region of Northwestern Sabah thanks to initiatives
by the University of Malaysia at Sabah (UMS).
This
is the region where Pacific and Indian Ocean biospheres meet.
Most
of the extensive coral reefs of the Banggi Region are still
undamaged by the destructive fishing methods that have marred
many reefs in Southeast Asia. They exhibit the
wide range of species diversity that Borneo is famous for.
Several species of marine algae can be seen here in the
wild as well as on the seaplant farms developing in the region. The
diverse population of corals support hundreds of species of
colourful coral dwelling fish and invertebrates and are
intermingled with several species of mollusks including giant
clams. Octopus can also be found here. Sponges and crinoids are
found intermingled with corals or near coral patches. Diving
activity is year round in the Banggi Region and sea surface temperatures are
generally in the range of 25-30°C. Average visibility is in the
range of 10-15 metres. Sea temperatures are at their lowest
between November and February. Visit
our Waterworld Sealife Safaris site to learn more.
Click
to maps and images of the Balabac/Banggi region below >>>
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Click image left for a map of the Balabac Strait
between Sabah, Malaysia and Palawan,
Philippines. |
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image above to zoom in on the region around
Balambangan and Banggi Islands where seaweed
farming and sport diving activities are now
developing. |
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image above to zoom in on Banggi Channels where
seaweed farming is focussed. |
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