Of the few sacred natural places on Earth, Mantanani Island is a prominent spot for diving worldwide. The Mantanani Islands is an archipelago situated on the northwest coast in the Sabah state of Malaysia in northern Borneo. These Islands are a popular destination for recreational diving and marine mammals like dugongs and sea turtles. Discover the hidden beauty of Mantanani Islands: - Number of dive sites: 19 - Skill level: beginner to advanced - Main diving attraction: Dugongs (manatees) if you are really lucky, blacktip sharks, juvenile turtles abound, and macro diving (seahorses, imperial shrimps, blue-ringed octopus, nudibranches). And not to mention, its clear visibility and beautiful coral reefs - Average water temperature: 27°C to 30°C - Seasonality: all year round