Diving in Layang Layang?
Diving in Layang Layang is challenging and varied - visitors often enthuse about both the above-water and underwater beauty of the area.
The island of Layang Layang is part of the 600 islands, reefs and shoals in the South China Sea known as The Spratlys. Located in waters 2,000 metres deep, Layang Layang is an atoll of 13 linked coral reefs. The atoll of Layang Layang isn't that large - it only covers an area of 14 square kilometres. Situated about 300 km off the Borneo coast, the atoll is surrounded by waters teeming with a rich biodiversity of marine life.
The fact that it's situated by deep waters gives rise to some outstanding wall diving and encounters with pelagic species such as hammerhead sharks which gather here to perform their mating rituals. You may also encounter a whale shark or two.
The extraordinary coral gardens of these virgin reefs surrounding Layang Layang has never been fished or experienced any kind of pollution. The visibility in these waters often exceed 50 m. In fact, the extraordinary visibility and exciting variety of marine life can sometimes be misleading - watch your depth and no-decompression times!.
Diving Season
You can dive at Layang Layang from February to October. The best diving conditions exist from April to September. The resort is closed during rainy season from November to January.
Layang Layang Diving Reef Basics
Depth: 5 - >40m
Visibility: 20 - 50m
Currents: Can be strong
Surface Conditions: Calm
Water Temperature: 26 - 30°C
Experience Level: Intermediate - advanced
PADI Course Compatibility: Great for underwater naturalist and shark awareness
Access: Package stay on Layang Layang Island Resort
Dive Sites
More detailed information on Layang Layang scuba diving sites:
Dive The World Recommendations: Gorgonian Forest and Wrasse Strip.
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