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Tun Sakaran Marine Park (TSMP) are situated at the entrance to Darvel Bay, off the East coast of Sabah near the town of Semporna, it took about 45 minutes by speed boat from the jetty of this small town. Named after then the Head of State of Sabah, Tun Sakaran Dandai, it was gazetted in July 2004 as Sabah’s seventh park. The Park is the largest Marine Park and covering 340 sq kilometers of sea and corals reef and 10 sq kilometers of land.
Comprising 8 islands, their surrounding reefs, and sea. Its main objective is to protect their environment and to promote sustainable use of natural resources. Geologically, the islands are formed from Quaternary pyroclastic material, which was ejected during explosive volcanic activity. Pulau Bodgaya, Boheydulang, Tetagan, Selakan, Sebangkat, Maiga, Sibuan...
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Very dissapointing...Don't go... Really!
Yes, the nature itself is beautiful, or at least it was at some point, but all the litter and chinese tourists just destroy the whole thing.
I added some pictures where you can see how it really looks like.
BTW, the reef itself is already heavily damaged. At some spots over 80% of the coral is already dead. Unfortunately I could take picures of it.
If you plan on coming to Semporna to see this marine park, save yourself the time and money, and do not make the same...
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Went to a few of the islands: Bohey Dulang, Mantabuan, Sibuan, Maiga, through the island hopping trip. A truly eye opening experience, no matter from environmental perspective, or the cultural perspective. The spectacular view of Bohey Dulang; the livelihood of the Sea Gypsies around Maiga; and the clear white sandy beaches of Sibuan...
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