Layang Layang
Location:
in the South China Sea, north of Borneo
Short description: A small atoll rising 2,000m from the bottom of the sea in
the
middle of nowhere, Layang Layang
is undoubtedly one of the premier dive sites
in
Asia. It offers an abundance of everything you can possibly imagine.
Expected marine life: Trevally, lionfish, sweetlips and of course pelagics,
pelagics, pelagics (sharks, hammerheads,
manta rays, eagle rays etc.)!
Accomodation:
At Layang Layang Island Resort, the only resort on the island
Best time of year to visit: April to October
Visibility:
Excellent (20-50m)
Currents:
Usually mild, but can get quite strong at times
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To see hammerheads requires good luck