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Siamil Photo & Video

Siamil island is famous for its muck diving marine life.

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Siamil island is one of the quieter names on the Semporna coast, and its muck diving keeps a devoted following precisely because of that: fewer boats, undisturbed critters. The images below show the kind of marine life that ends up in front of cameras here — shrimps in their partnerships, seahorses, the odd jellyfish drifting past in open water — the understated cast that makes muck diving addictive. Siamil pairs naturally with neighbouring Denawan on day trips. For dive details, see our Siamil diving page, or contact us and we'll fit Siamil into your itinerary.

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A powerful great barracuda patrols the blue drop-off at Sipadan, providing a dramatic pelagic sight that draws divers from around the world.
Emperor shrimp riding a sea cucumber on Siamil's sandy slope delights macro photographers searching for rare critters.
Beautiful and ethereal jellyfish pulsating through the clear blue waters of Siamil island, showcasing the diverse marine life near Sipadan.
Tiny clownfish, the real-life Nemo, set safely deep within the protective tentacles of its bubble-tip anemone home near Siamil island.
Perfectly camouflaged Bargibant's pygmy seahorse clinging to its host gorgonian sea fan, a challenging and rewarding macro find at Siamil island.
Zebra crab with bold black and white stripes straddles a fire urchin at Siamil, striking pose for macro photographers.

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