AWAS

Location: Sabah, Malaysia

Max depth: 20m · Difficulty: Open Water · Coordinates: 4.249189, 118.632240

Awas is a renowned muck diving site near Mabul, famous for its sandy bottom, scattered debris, and extraordinary diversity of rare macro marine life. Divers can search for frogfish, flamboyant cuttlefish, mimic octopus, blue-ringed octopus, pipefish, nudibranchs, and a host of unusual crustaceans hidden among the rubble. With calm conditions and endless critter-hunting opportunities, Awas is a favorite destination for underwater photographers and macro enthusiasts.

Marine life: frogfish, flamboyant cuttlefish, mimic octopus, blue-ringed octopus, pipefish, nudis

Access: Resort and boat access